Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

The 5K is a chance to get out and crawl-walk-jog-run with your neighbors, family and friends. This event helps raise money towards getting free breast exams, wig assistance and other breast cancer related opportunities for Hoke County residents who don't have the resources to do so. Our goal is to raise awareness of breast cancer, generate interest in donations, educate the public on breast cancer and ways to identify it and work through it. Cape Fear Valley Heath is a key member of our team. They are a partner organization and once again have graciously donated the start/stop and parking locations for the participants. We are excited to have Hoke County Sheriff's Office and Hoke County EMS assisting with the event!

Preregistration will be from 4/1/26 - 10/23/26 online ($35) and we will have walk up registration ($40) also. Early registration by 9/23/26 guarantees a t-shirt and medal will be waiting for you race day! NO shirts or medals will be guaranteed if you register after 9/23/2026, to include walk up registration the day of the race. Children 7 and under can participate for free, however no shirt or medal will be issued. This will be a self-timed event. Sign in will be from 7:45 to 10:00 on the back lawn of Cape Fear Valley Hoke Campus.

** Please NO pets, bikes, or scooters, however baby strollers are welcome. All runners, who register after September 23, 2026, will not be guaranteed a run shirt or medal on race day. Extra shirts will be available at the registration tables on race day, they will be given on a first come basis. Everyone with a runner’s bib who completes the race will receive a race medal at the finishing line. NO SHOWS WILL FORFEIT SHIRT AND MEDAL. The Fire Department, Cape Fear Valley, Sheriff’s Department, or EMS will not be responsible to hold personal property for anyone.