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Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k
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Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States View on map
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis local time)
Running

About this race

“Step by Step. Mile by Mile. Victory Through Perseverance.”

In celebration of Achievement Week, the Kappa Lambda Chapter and Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. invites you to join us on Saturday, November 22nd for the inaugural Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K, a community walk/run held on Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University. This event honors the legacy of Jimmy Valvano, a symbol of resilience, determination, and NC State excellence, while raising funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, an organization he helped inspire. The 5K reflects our fraternity’s commitment to uplift our communities through service, health awareness, and legacy-building. Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, or community member, this is your chance to run (or walk) with purpose. Together, our goal is to raise $5,000 toward cancer research and launch a Homecoming-season tradition grounded in Omega values: manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Brother Tony Knox, Past Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
A champion for men's health and cancer awareness, Brother Knox will share a powerful message about perseverance, advocacy, and community action. His presence will also help amplify the mission of PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network), an organization focused on prostate health and free cancer screenings in the Black community.

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Running

5K Run

Oct 30, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Kids Run

Little legs, big hearts! The Kids 1K Dash lets runners 12 and under join the action with a fun, fast-paced loop that celebrates perseverance at every age. Bring the whole family and let the next generation run for a cause too!

Oct 30, 2026 1K 9:00 AM
$5.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Raleigh, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 6.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 4.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
67.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 30, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 30, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 46m

The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:21 PM local time (EDT) in Raleigh on October 30, 2026 — 10h 46m 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, 58 Raleigh events

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