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Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk
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Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States View on map
Mar 27, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Stand with us as a sponsor of Sentara’s annual Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 mile walk, a community-driven event dedicated to saving lives through awareness, early detection, and support for those battling colon cancer. On March 27, 2027, survivors, families, medical teams, and supporters will come together not just to move their bodies, but to move change forward. Today, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age. Even more alarming, it is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults, many of whom face advanced stages of the disease due to delayed detection. These realities underscore the critical need for increased awareness, education, and access to screening. Run or walk to remember those lost, honor those fighting, and to celebrate the survivors of Colorectal Cancer throughout Hampton Roads. Proceeds from this event directly support colorectal cancer education, increase access to screening, and provide financial assistance to patients experiencing hardship.

Please note: 

For the safety and comfort of all attendees, please be advised that pets are not permitted at the event with the exception of service animals. We appreciate your understanding as this policy ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the race.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Important! T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering after 2/15/25.

Mar 27, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Open

5K Run - Colon Cancer Survivor

Important! T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering after 2/13/26.

Mar 27, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Important! T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering after 2/13/26.

Mar 27, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Walking

1 Mile Walk

Important! T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering after 2/13/26.

Mar 27, 2027 1.6K 9:15 AM
$35.00
Open

1 Mile Walk - Colon Cancer Survivor

Important! T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering after 2/13/26.

Mar 27, 2027 1.6K 9:15 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Virginia Beach, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 3.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
26.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
67.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 27, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 27, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 24m

The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 7:21 PM local time (EDT) in Virginia Beach on March 27, 2027 — 12h 24m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 67 Virginia Beach events

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