The Carolina Strive RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K will be a city-wide race to raise funds for area cancer research/treatment. Funds will stay local to support patients through UNC Health Nash Foundation’s Cancer Fund.
The Foundation works to fill gaps in health care and community outreach through programs that are not part of the hospital’s regular operating budget or when additional support is needed. Proceeds from this event will go specifically to help cancer patients with things like medication, transportation, and nutritional supplements.
The event check-in starts at 7:00am EST with a 1K Fun Run start at 8:00am followed by the 5K at 8:30am. There will be individual awards (multiple age ranges), Carolina Strive drawstring swag bags, Carolina Strive hand towels, and one size fits all wristbands to commemorate our annual event. All participants will receive their personal time and a certificate.
An awesome opportunity for family fun and to train for upcoming marathon qualifiers while joining the fight against cancer! Enjoy our scenic course highlighting the City of Rocky Mount’s historic landmarks & parks along with receiving keepsake giveaways as a participant!
This philanthropic event will aid our mission in developing area youth into well-rounded citizens and serve as a corporate team building outing. Let's all RISE UP! and Run Over Cancer together! We are a 501-C3 non-profit organization, therefore all donations are 100% tax deductible.
*Teams of 4 or more members will receive $5.00 off the registration fee!
Categories: 5K, 1K Fun Run (Children 7 & under free. Ages 8 - 13, 50% off when accompanied by an adult.)
All 5K Participants will receive a Carolina Strive drawstring bag, Carolina Strive hand towel, and one size fits all wristband.
Event shirts can be purchased for $20 and must be pre-ordered by November 4, 2026.
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Rocky Mount.
Learn more about the host city, Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount is a city in Nash and Edgecombe counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 54,341 as of the 2020 census, making it the 20th-most populous city in North Carolina.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jamey Richardson | 23:35.42 | |
| 🥈 | Bill Sellers | 30:50.8 | |
| 🥉 | Perla Morales | 30:52.45 | |
| 4 | Yeimi Tovar | 35:21.03 | |
| 5 | Evelyn Tovar | 35:47.31 | |
| 6 | Maria Guadalupe | 36:04.9 | |
| 7 | Merary Richardson | 44:54.08 | |
| 8 | Janelle Johnson | 45:28.25 | |
| 9 | Martha Johnson | 45:38.43 | |
| 10 | Isis Torres | 46:29.64 | |
| 11 | Paquita Smith | 55:03.82 | |
| 12 | Shamika McDuffie | 58:07.32 | |
| 13 | M. Jenkins | 1:08:38.96 | |
| 14 | Henry McDermitt | 1:10:00.55 | |
| 15 | Lorelei McDermitt | 1:10:01.17 |
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