Ovarian Cancer 5K
About this race
This event will benefit ovarian cancer research through the Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition. We are excited to offer a yearly event to raise funds and awareness about ovarian cancer. There is no screening method to detect ovarian cancer. The signs and symptoms of the disease are often vague. Some of the signs/symptoms include bloating, feeling full quickly, abdominal or pelvic pain, and urinary frequency. All women with ovaries are at risk for this disease. Sign up and run or walk this race for all the important women in your life and help contribute to ovarian cancer research!
Registration Fees:
In-Person
- $35 - until June 13th
- $40 - June 14th - August 13th
- $45 - August 14th-September 26th
Runners in the 5K, receive t-shirt with a custom logo form local artist Nel McLawhorn. T-shirt only guaranteed if ordered by August 15th. Hats and tank tops are available for purchase during registration.
**Medals and t-shirts are not guaranteed if signed up from August 14th-September 26th. We have done our best to order enough t-shirts and medals for all participants. Just in case we run out, we made the decision to not 100% guarantee after 8/14. But hopefully we did a good job at over ordering shirts and medals.
NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
Registration/ check in for 5K: 9-10 am
5K starts promptly at 10:30 am
Water will be provided along the race and at the end.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, September 25th 5:30-7 PM (We encourage packet pickup on Friday)- Pick up at Pitt St in Washington, NC
Saturday, September 26th, 9-10 AM -Packet pick up outside of Pitt St
Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female Overall Finishers Awards
Top 3: 12 & under
Top 3: 13-16 years old
Awards will be presented at 11:30am – Pitt St OTP
ALL 5K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL!
Peak Performance Physical Therapy is proud to support the Washington Ovarian Cancer 5K by providing professional recovery services before and after the race. Our licensed team will be on-site to assist participants with pre-race and post-race recovery through assisted stretching, soft tissue techniques, and individualized recommendations to help reduce soreness and promote faster recovery. We’re honored to serve the community and support runners and families taking part in such a meaningful event.
Post Run Party:
Participants 21 years old or older will receive one beer ticket. River Vibes will be available the day of race and this will be a drink option. Participants can use their ticket for a beer or refresher. Post-run party at Pitt St OTP on Saturday 11:00 am- 1:30 pm, ID's will be checked by Pitt St OTP.
Music: Chuck Phillips
Food Truck & Haven's Pizza will be available for lunch.
Come to beautiful historic Washington, NC!
This race is open to walkers and running strollers. Strollers must start behind runners and walkers. NO bikes or skateboards allowed.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
T-shirt guaranteed if registered by August 15th
Admission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)
Choice of beer or Refresher from River Vibes
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Washington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 6:59 PM local time (EDT) in Washington on September 26, 2026 — 12h 00m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Ovarian Cancer 5K
5K · 200 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia Backhaus | 20:43 | 6:40 /mi |
| 2 | Leah Van Essendelft | 20:46 | 6:41 /mi |
| 3 | Robert Backhaus | 21:35 | 6:57 /mi |
| 4 | Joshua Evans | 21:36 | 6:57 /mi |
| 5 | Jacob Squint | 22:32 | 7:15 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Washington
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Wildwood Wander 5k
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- Washington 5K Races 6 races
- Washington Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 8 Washington events
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