Cures for the Colors Glow Run

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Date 07 Nov, 2026
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $30.00
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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

About the event

 

Every step, a move of hope! Cures for the Colors Glow Run supporting those battling cancer. 

The 2026 Cures for the Colors Glow Run will be held on November 7, 2026. There will be a timed and untimed 5K option, as well as an untimed 1-mile fun run and a virtual event option for people that can't make it the day of the race. The 1- mile fun run starts at 5:30pm and the 5K starts at 6:15pm. Registration will open the afternoon of the race at 4:15pm. 

Registration:

5K

  • $30 through October 2nd
  • $35 beginning October 3rd


1-Mile Fun Run

  • $20 through October 2nd
  • $25 beginning October 3rd


Virtual 5K

  • $25 through race day

To guarantee a t-shirt, you must register by 10/2/26. 

All proceeds will be used to give people battling cancer in Eastern North Carolina a little extra help today while they fight for their tomorrow.

The top 3 female finishers, the top 3 male finishers, and the top 3 finishers under 18 will receive a race metal. The awards ceremony will be held after all participants have completed the race.   

Virtual participants will run at a course of your choosing, including on a treadmill. Virtual participants can run (or walk) anytime anywhere on November 7, 2026. The virtual run will not be officially timed, but by using the RaceJoy app, you can receive a GPS-based time which will automatically submit your time for you. There will be an online leaderboard showing everyone's times. Virtual participates will receive a certificate and event t-shirt. 

Southeastern Cancer Care, Cures for the Colors, is a non-profit organization assisting people battling cancer with basic living essentials.  Visit https://southeasterncancercare.org to learn more about how your registration will help patients in need. 

Questions? Call (919) 587-9056

Races offered

07Nov

Virtual 5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$25.00
07Nov

1-Mile Fun Run

Running

Distance
1 Miles
Start time
17:30
Entry fee
$20.00
07Nov

5K (Timed)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
18:15
Entry fee
$30.00
07Nov

5K (Untimed)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
18:15
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Goldsboro.

Temperature7.4° / 17.9°
Feels like4.2° / 15.4°
Sunshine hours8h 23m
Rainfall1.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity69.3%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:47
Sunset18:05

About Goldsboro

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Goldsboro is a rapidly growing town in Wayne County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain, near the Research Triangle. The city has nearly 36,000 residents (2016) with a growing commercial and suburban lifestyle. This city is home to F-15E fighter wing housed at Seymour Johnson AFB, and is the hometown of Andy Griffith.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Cures for the Colors Glow Run.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Stephanie Wagner F 48 Havelock, NC —

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