5k for 5p
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Event details
5k for 5p- is a 5-kilometer run/walk held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The event takes place at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534. Registration opens January 1, 2026. The registration fee is $30 and a T-shirt is included with registration, though T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations completed after April 17.
The event allows strollers on the course and permits dogs to participate. Race timing is provided by Run The East, LLC.
Purpose and awards
The event promotes awareness for 5p-, also called Cri du Chat Syndrome. This syndrome is a rare genetic deletion disorder in which part of the short arm of chromosome 5 is missing. It can cause delayed development and low muscle tone. May 5 is designated Cri du Chat Day and the surrounding week is Cri du Chat Awareness Week.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.