Sarcoma Sucks 5K

MAR

21

2026

The Sarcoma Sucks 5K+ is a charity run/walk in Concord, NC, supporting sarcoma research. The event features a timed 5K followed by a Memorial Walk, totaling 3.20 miles to honor a loved one's memory. A virtual Sleep-In Supporter option is also available for participants worldwide.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Huntersville, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Sarcoma Sucks 5K+ is a charity run/walk raising funds for sarcoma research. It is scheduled for March 21, 2026, at Harris Road Middle School in Concord, North Carolina. The event supports the Move For Jenn Foundation, with a joint goal to raise $50,000 to fund a clinical sarcoma trial at the Levine Cancer Center in Charlotte.

Event Details

The main event distance is a 5K (3.1 miles) with chip timing provided by Start2Finish. Following the timed 5K, participants are asked to complete an additional 0.1 mile Memorial Walk, making the total distance 3.20 miles. This total honors the March 20 birthday of Jenny Harman, a family member memorialized by the event.

A Sleep-In Supporter virtual option is available. This allows individuals to participate from any location by moving 3.20 miles on their own. Participants are encouraged to wear yellow for sarcoma awareness and share their experience on social media with the hashtag #sarcomasucks.

Registration categories include Adult 5K, Youth 5K (for ages 12 and under), an Adult/Youth bundle, and the Sleep-In Supporter virtual option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km