Fuel to Fight Cancer 5Miler/5k/2MileWalk
About this race
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL FUEL TO FIGHT CANCER
Help us provide hope and transportation for cancer patients in our community!
About Us
The Fuel to Fight Cancer 5K was established in 2022 with a mission to increase awareness and provide transportation assistance for cancer patients receiving treatment at the Forrest General Cancer Center.
For many patients, the journey to healing involves frequent trips for care, creating both financial and logistical challenges for them and their families. Fuel to Fight was created to help ease that burden, ensuring that no patient has to miss or delay treatment due to lack of transportation.
Through the support of our community, 100% of proceeds are used to provide transportation assistance for cancer patients in need.
What started as a 5K has grown into so much more! As Fuel to Fight has continued to grow, we added a 2-Mile Walk. Now, in celebration of our 5th year, we’re excited to introduce a NEW 5-Mile Run!
A FREE Kids Fun Run kicks off the morning in The Healing Garden at 7:30 AM! Be sure to bring the whole family and join the fun!
Together, we can fuel the fight and make every step count.
Donations
Donations to support the fund can be made by mailing a check addressed to Forrest General Healthcare Foundation with "Fuel to Fight Fund" as the note. The mailing address is PO Box 19010, Hattiesburg, MS 39404.
To make an online donation, visit Forrest General Healthcare Foundation and select Fuel to Fight.
Race Information
October 17, 2026 at 7:30am
Packet Pick Up: Friday, Oct 16th 4pm-7pm or Saturday, Oct 17th 6am-7am
Registration includes race entry, bib, t-shirt, refreshments, and chipped, virtual timing that provides real-time results.
Race Categories include: under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
2 Mile Walk awards will be presented to the top 5 finishers overall.
*T-shirts not guaranteed for participants registered after October 5.
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5Miler
5k Run
Walking
2Mile Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Hattiesburg yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time (CDT) in Hattiesburg on October 17, 2026 — 11h 21m of daylight.
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