Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K
About this race
Sunday, November 8th in Kennebunk, Maine & around the globe virtually!
Registration is now open! Join us for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy along the scenic coast of southern Maine!
Proceeds from this event will go towards METAvivor to support stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute to support pediatric cancer research and to Cancer Can Suck a Cactus to support our mission to foster a global community that empowers and enables exercise—because research has shown that cancer hates exercise (read why here).
Pick your distance
Running
Virtual 10k Run/Walk
Run or walk along a course of your choice. Swag: a race bib, finisher prize, sticker, and *shirt! *Register before Oct 19 to receive a shirt. Shirt will ship separately with an additional shipping charge. Delivery prior to the event is not guaranteed.
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Run or walk along a course of your choice. Swag: a race bib, finisher prize, sticker, and *shirt! *Register before Oct 19 to receive a shirt. Shirt will ship separately with an additional shipping charge. Delivery prior to the event is not guaranteed.
10k Run/Walk
Run or walk along this beautiful coastal course. Swag: finisher medal, sticker, shirt* and post race snacks! *Register before October 19 to receive a shirt.
5k Run/Walk
Run or walk along this beautiful coastal course. Swag: finisher medal, sticker, shirt* and post race snacks! *Register before October 19 to receive a shirt.
Kids Race (1k, 0.5k + toddler dash)
Run or walk along this beautiful coastal course. Swag: a race bib, finisher medal, sticker, shirt* and post race snacks! *Register before October 19 to receive a shirt.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Kennebunk.
About Kennebunk
Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K takes place in Kennebunk, Maine, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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