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Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K

Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K is a running race on October 24 – November 13, 2026 in Kennebunk, ME, with entry fees from $20 to $45.

Date
October 24 – November 13, 2026 (3 days to go)
Price
$20–$45
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Sunday, November 8th in Kennebunk, Maine & around the globe virtually!

Registration is now open! Join us for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy along the scenic coast of southern Maine!

Proceeds from this event will go towards METAvivor to support stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute to support pediatric cancer research and to Cancer Can Suck a Cactus to support our mission to foster a global community that empowers and enables exercise—because research has shown that cancer hates exercise (read why here). 

Events

Kids Race (1k, 0.5k + toddler dash)$20
5k Run/Walk$40
10k Run/Walk$45

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race Day 1

Saturday, 10/24

High

56°

Low

29°

Sunny

0% precip · 0 mph winds

Race Day 2

Sunday, 10/25

High

61°

Low

35°

Sunny

0% precip · 0 to 5 mph winds

Race Day 3

Monday, 10/26

High

64°

Low

39°

Sunny

4% precip · 0 to 5 mph winds

Race Day 4

Tuesday, 10/27

High

54°

Low

32°

Mostly sunny

4% precip · 5 mph winds
Sunrise 7:07 AMSunset 5:44 PMDaylight 10h 37m

About Kennebunk, ME

City Elevation

44 ft

Nearest Airport

PWM

Portland International Jetport · 21 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K
Date
October 24 – November 13, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K?
Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K is a running race held in Kennebunk, Maine on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Kennebunk, Maine at 26 Golf Club Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K

Oct 24, 2026

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