Cancer Can Suck a Cactus Fun Run
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About the race
Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K is an in-person run and walk in Kennebunk, Maine, with virtual participation available worldwide. The in-person event is scheduled for November 8, 2026; the event window runs from October 24 to November 13, 2026.
Distances offered include:
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Kids races: 1K, 0.5K and a toddler dash
In-person courses follow a coastal route in southern Maine. Event entries include race swag; typical items listed by the organizer are a finisher medal, sticker, shirt (if registered before October 19), and post-race snacks. Virtual entries include a race bib, finisher prize, sticker, and a shirt; virtual shirts are shipped separately, may incur an additional shipping charge, and delivery prior to the event is not guaranteed. The organizer notes that virtual race packets are sold out while in-person registration remains available.
Published registration fees for listed events are $45 for the in-person 10K, $40 for the in-person 5K and for virtual 5K/10K entries, and $20 for the kids race and virtual kids entry.
Proceeds from the event are designated for METAvivor to support stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute to support pediatric cancer research, and Cancer Can Suck a Cactus to support its community and exercise-focused mission. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
