Ovarian Cancer 5K

This event will benefit ovarian cancer research through the Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition. We are excited to offer a yearly event to raise funds and awareness about ovarian cancer. There is no screening method to detect ovarian cancer. The signs and symptoms of the disease are often vague. Some of the signs/symptoms include bloating, feeling full quickly, abdominal or pelvic pain, and urinary frequency. All women with ovaries are at risk for this disease. Sign up and run or walk this race for all the important women in your life and help contribute to ovarian cancer research!

Registration Fees:

In-Person

• $35 - until June 13th
• $40 - June 14th - August 13th
• $45 - August 14th-September 26th 

Runners in the 5K, receive t-shirt with a custom logo form local artist Nel McLawhorn. T-shirt only guaranteed if ordered by August 15th.  Hats and tank tops are available for purchase during registration.

**Medals and t-shirts are not guaranteed if signed up from August 14th-September 26th. We have done our best to order enough t-shirts and medals for all participants. Just in case we run out, we made the decision to not 100% guarantee after 8/14. But hopefully we did a good job at over ordering shirts and medals. 

NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS

Virtual Option

$30 - All virtual participants will receive a medal.
Start Times (5K):

Registration/ check in for 5K: 9-10 am
5K starts promptly at 10:30 am
Water will be provided along the race and at the end.

Packet Pickup:

Friday, September 25th 5:30-7 PM (We encourage packet pickup on Friday)- Pick up at Pitt St in Washington, NC
Saturday, September 26th, 9-10 AM -Packet pick up outside of Pitt St 

Awards/Race Categories:

Top 3 Male & Female Overall Finishers Awards
Top 3: 12 & under
Top 3: 13-16 years old
Awards will be presented at 11:30am – Pitt St. OTP

ALL 5K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL!

Post Run Party:
Participants 21 years old or older will receive one beer ticket. Post-run party at Pitt St OTP on Saturday 11:00 am- 1:30 pm, ID's will be checked by Pitt St. Food

Music: Chuck Phillips

Food Truck & Haven's Pizza will be available for lunch.

Come to beautiful historic Washington, NC
This race is open to walkers and running strollers. Strollers must start behind runners and walkers. NO bikes or skateboards allowed.

VIRTUAL RUN

We will be offering a virtual run in addition to the normal in-person event.

How it Works
Sign up here (use the Sign Up button at the top of the page).
Print out your digital bib (from your Runsignup profile page) if you'd like.
Download the RaceJoy app for the best race experience.
Run your race at a place of your choosing (including a treadmill) before the deadline. If you use RaceJoy, it will automatically submit your results. If not, go to the results page and submit your time.

Virtual Race FAQs

What is a virtual run?

A virtual race is an event where you sign up and participate on a course of your choosing (or a treadmill). This is a great opportunity to work towards your running goals, stay healthy, and support a great cause!

The event will feature a leaderboard so you can still see how you stack up against your fellow competitors!

Where do I run?

You can run at a course of your choosing, including on a treadmill. 

When do I run?

You can run (or walk) anytime on September 27-28, 2025.

Will this race be timed?

The virtual run will not be officially timed, but by using the RaceJoy app, you can receive a GPS-based time which will automatically submit your time for you. There will be an online leaderboard showing everyone's times.

How do I post my results?

The easiest way is to use RaceJoy during the race! If you choose not to use RaceJoy, then you can visit the results page and click the "Submit Virtual Results" link at the top of the page.

When/how will I get my swag?

Swag will be shipped out directly to your address the week after the in-person event.

This event is timed by Run the East! With professional race timing services and a focus on delivering accurate results, 
we’re here to make your race day seamless and enjoyable. Learn more at runtheeast.com.