Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k and 1Mile Run/Walk

The Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5K and 1 mile Run/Walk moves to Downtown Statesville!

This event is sponsored by Iredell Health System where 100% of the proceeds from this race will be donated to the Iredell Health Foundation Cancer Care & Patient Support Fund. This fund provides various types of financial assistance to patients as they navigate their cancer journey.  This 5K is for walkers or runners.

• Stroller Friendly
• No Dogs Allowed 

Packet Pick Up at Iredell Health Foundation, 734 Hartness Rd., Statesville NC 28677 

• Thursday October 1, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM or
• Friday October 2, 2026, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

Race Day Schedule:

• 7:30 AM Event Site opens
• 8:15 AM Opening Ceremonies
• 8:30 AM 5K begins
• 8:45 AM 1 mile run/walk begins
• 9:45 AM Medal Presentations
• 10:00 AM YOGA on the Lawn
• 11:00 AM Event concludes

Race Route:

5K Run/Walk

Start West Board 

Turn Right on Meeting

Turn Right on Walnut

Turn Right on Race Street

Turn Right on North Mulberry

Turn Right on West Bingham

Turn Left  on North Kelly

Turn Left  on Privette 

Turn Left North Mulberry

Turn Left on Race 

Turn Left on Walnut 

Turn Left on South Mulberry 

Turn Right on West Broad Street

FINISH

1 Mile Run/Walk

Start on West Broad Street

Turn Left on North Kelly

Cross over West End 

Turn Left on Maple 

Turn Left on Oakhurst

Cross over West End

Turn Left on West Broad St. 

FINISH

Medals will be provided for the 5K only, 

Overall First Male and First Female

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for Male and Female in each age group:

Under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k and 1Mile Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Statesville.