Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k & 1mile run/walk & rock 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Statesville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocking for Cancer Care (Limited Rocking Chairs) Secure your rocking chair spot today! | – | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $25 | 50 |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $35$45 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Run/Walk (untimed) | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20268:40 AM | $25$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Rocking for Cancer Care (Limited Rocking Chairs) Secure your rocking chair spot today!: $25 until Oct 3.
- 5k Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 2, then $45 until Oct 3.
- 1 Mile Run/Walk (untimed): $25 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Rocking for Cancer Care (Limited Rocking Chairs) Secure your rocking chair spot today! starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
315 W. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 315 W. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k & 1mile run/walk & rock?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 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?
- 315 W. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Beautiful downtown Statesville
The Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk or Rock is moving to downtown Statesville! Join walkers, runners and rockers of all ages for a meaningful morning that supports cancer patients in our community.
This event is proudly sponsored by Iredell Health Foundation, with 100% of race proceeds benefiting the Iredell Health Foundation Cancer Care & Patient Support Fund. This fund provides critical financial assistance to patients as they navigate their cancer journey.
NEW: Rocking for Cancer Care (courtesy of Troutman Chair)
Limited to the first 50 participants - Secure your rocking chair spot today!
Event Details
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
NEW: Rocking for Cancer Care