Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

2026 Craig Brake Memorial Colors 4 Cancer 5k and 1 mile run/walk is a live or virtual color run which benefits the Journey of Hope Cancer Support Fund in New Bern, NC. Journey of Hope helps patients and families cope with the emotional, physical, and psychological effects of cancer by offering programs such as peer support groups, survivorship program, art therapy, yoga/exercise, and other various programs. We are part of a comprehensive cancer resource center in Eastern North Carolina for people with cancer and their caregivers, to let them know they are not alone and we are here to support them in all aspects of this journey. We are a non for profit organization that supports 100% LOCAL people/families.  We are a proud part of the CarolinaEast Foundation.

This is a powdered COLOR 5K/1 mile fun run/walk to celebrate the various cancer color campaigns. You can participate in person at our LIVE event on November 7, 2026, or virtually in a 10K or 5K from anywhere at any time from October 31-November 7. You can participate or volunteer for this event.  We encourage you to register a team if able to celebrate or honor those who you know have been touched by cancer.

We will have new awards coming this year! Stay tuned for more information.

Medals will be given out for the LIVE event only, as terrain and courses will vary too greatly for the virtual event. The top 3 finishers for the age ranges and genders are as follows for each event:

• 5K: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and above

If you plan to have a child in a stroller, please be mindful to not register them for the timed 5K event. Some kids work really hard toward a goal to walk/run the 5K in its entirety! If you have any questions on this, please contact the Race Director. 

Fees

Registration fee for the 5K color run is $35 per participant. Student rate ages 6-17 is $25.

Registration fee for the 1 mile walk is $25 per participant.

Registration fee for the Virtual 10K color run is $40 per participant.  Student rate ages 6-17 is $25.

***T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after October 3rd.

*T-shirts and color packets will be mailed prior to the race for VIRTUAL participants only, registered by October 20th. 

Packet Pick Up Information

Pickup will be at the CarolinaEast Foundation office, 2007 Neuse Blvd B on THURSDAY, November 5th 3:00pm-7:00pm.

Virtual runners may pick up at packet pickup on Nov 5th or choose to have their packets shipped for a $7 fee. 

Join fellow runners on October 31, 2026 for the Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in New Bern.