North Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile
Run for Your Life 5K
Run for Your Life 5K is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Tarboro, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Tarboro, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Tarboro, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the Run for Your Life 5K
Join us for the 14th Annual Run For Your Life 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in historic Downtown Tarboro! Lace up your running shoes—or walking shoes!—for a morning full of community spirit, celebration, and purpose. This event is the signature fundraiser for the Edgecombe Cancer Support Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to Edgecombe County residents undergoing cancer treatment. While many assume that cancer patients’ needs are fully cov…
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Run for Your Life 5K: common questions
- When is the Run for Your Life 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Run for Your Life 5K held?
- In Tarboro, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Run for Your Life 5K offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Run for Your Life 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run for Your Life 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Run for Your Life 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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