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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Apr 17, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Mar 15, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Mar 15, 2027.
Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Greenville runs 33:59, about 10:56 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:15 and men in 30:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
TBA, Greenville, NC 27834
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Run The East LLC) for ECU Oral Cancer 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:12 or better, the top quarter in 27:26, and half the field in 35:21; the last tenth came in after 50:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 27:02 | 24:18 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 26:11 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 97 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 31 to 61 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:38 to 35:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 (+177%) | 35:21 | under 24:12 | 19:12 |
| 2025 | 22 (-29%) | 34:57 | under 25:46 | 23:04 |
| 2024 | 31 | 35:38 | under 24:14 | 15:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:26, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around April 17 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 84°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.
What the organizers of ECU Oral Cancer 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Join East Carolina University’s Student National Dental Association for the Annual Oral Cancer 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 17th, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
This event is dedicated to raising funds for Beau’s Buddies Cancer Patient Care Fund, which helps support patients by offsetting cancer-related dental expenses. Through this race, we aim to make a meaningful impact while also increasing awareness about oral cancer and the importance of early detection.