Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K
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2026 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk
The event takes place on March 28, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with the listed location at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, 1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive. It is presented as a community-driven event focused on awareness, early detection, and support for people affected by colon and colorectal cancer.
- 5K - includes a 5K Run and a 5K Run - Colon Cancer Survivor category
- 1 Mile - includes a 1 Mile Walk and a 1 Mile Walk - Colon Cancer Survivor category
- Virtual 5K
Purpose and logistics
The event description states that proceeds support colorectal cancer education, increase access to screening, and provide financial assistance to patients experiencing hardship. The event text also highlights concerns about rising diagnoses in younger adults and notes that colon cancer is described as the leading cause of cancer in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age.
Entry prices listed are $40 for the 5K, $35 for the 1 Mile, and $35 for the Virtual 5K; the Virtual 5K price increases after January 21, 2026. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, with location and time to be announced. A course map is available through the provided mapping resource. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
