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Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

Name: Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30
Location: Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 30 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

“Step by Step. Mile by Mile. Victory Through Perseverance.”

In celebration of Achievement Week, the Kappa Lambda Chapter and Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. invites you to join us on Saturday, November 22nd for the inaugural Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K, a community walk/run held on Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University. This event honors the legacy of Jimmy Valvano, a symbol of resilience, determination, and NC State excellence, while raising funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, an organization he helped inspire. The 5K reflects our fraternity’s commitment to uplift our communities through service, health awareness, and legacy-building. Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, or community member, this is your chance to run (or walk) with purpose. Together, our goal is to raise $5,000 toward cancer research and launch a Homecoming-season tradition grounded in Omega values: manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Brother Tony Knox, Past Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
A champion for men's health and cancer awareness, Brother Knox will share a powerful message about perseverance, advocacy, and community action. His presence will also help amplify the mission of PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network), an organization focused on prostate health and free cancer screenings in the Black community.

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Kids Run

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Raleigh.

thermostat Temperature

6.9° / 17.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.6° / 14.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:51

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Raleigh

Learn more about the host city, Raleigh.

The capital of North Carolina and the largest city of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is the primary political and economic driver of the metro area. Indeed, business and politics are the main draws to Raleigh, which lacks the more trendy feel or active arts scene of Durham or Chapel Hill to the west. However, a concerted effort to expand the residential base and move events downtown has led to significantly expanded retail and restaurant options in the downtown core. Also, visitors will find many of the state's cultural institutions here, namely a major performing arts center downtown and three state museums, and a college town atmosphere in the neighborhood around the campus of North Carolina State University, the state's largest university.