5K WALK FOR CANCER is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Gladewater, TX, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
5K WALK FOR CANCER — FIGHT CANCER IN ALL COLORS!
Join us at Lake Gladewater on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for our annual 5K Walk for Cancer!
This walk represents more than one cancer and more than one color. We’re coming together as a community to Fight Cancer in ALL Colors — honoring the fighters, celebrating survivors, remembering those we’ve lost, and supporting the families who have been impacted by cancer.
Lake Gladewater
1604 Lakeshore Dr.
Gladewater, TX 75647
DAY-OF REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 7:30 AM
5K BEGINS: 8:15 AM
REGISTRATION: $20
T-shirt included with advance registration.
You CAN register the morning of the event beginning at 7:30 AM, but please note: T-shirts for day-of registrations will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED and are not guaranteed. If you want to make sure you get your shirt, register early!
BONUS FOR THE FIRST 100 SIGN-UPS!
The first 100 people to register will receive a FREE SACK PACK LOADED WITH GOODIES! Once those first 100 spots are claimed, they’re gone — another reason to get registered early!
RAFFLES + GIVEAWAYS
Enter for a chance to win our PINK TRASHCAN plus other giveaways and prizes!
Pink Trashcan Raffle: $1 per entry
Winner will be drawn October 24th
And the most important part:
ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO TEXAS ONCOLOGY IN LONGVIEW!
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Wear the color representing who YOU walk for, and help us cover Lake Gladewater in every color of the fight against cancer.
Sponsored by:
Gym 101 Fitness Center
Caring Hearts of Gladewater
For more information:
Sheila: 903-844-1326
Courtney: 903-413-4293
ONE COMMUNITY. EVERY COLOR. ONE FIGHT.
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gilmer 4 Wnw, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 111 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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5K WALK FOR CANCER
Oct 24, 2026