2026 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Jan 21, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $40$45 after Jan 21, 2027 | 425 |
| 5K Run - Colon Cancer Survivor | 5K | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $40$45 after Jan 21, 2027 | 25 |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Mar 27, 20279:15 AM | $35$40 after Jan 21, 2027 | 225 |
| 1 Mile Walk - Colon Cancer Survivor | 1 Mile | Mar 27, 20279:15 AM | $35$40 after Jan 21, 2027 | 25 |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 21, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run and 5K Run - Colon Cancer Survivor: $40 until Jan 20, then $45 until Mar 26, then $55 until Mar 27.
- 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Walk - Colon Cancer Survivor: $35 until Jan 20, then $40 until Mar 26, then $45 until Mar 27.
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia Beach runs 32:37, about 10:30 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:48 and men in 29:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Long sleeve T-Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 22, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Jan 21, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
From the organizers
Stand with us as a sponsor of Sentara’s annual Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 mile walk, a community-driven event dedicated to saving lives through awareness, early detection, and support for those battling colon cancer. On March 27, 2027, survivors, families, medical teams, and supporters will come together not just to move their bodies, but to move change forward.