Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
This is a race put on by the Hiester Cares Foundation. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In the past 4 years we have had over 700 runners and raised over $350,000!
The 5K course is entirely on the campus of Fuquay Varina High School, mostly on broad sidewalks. It is USATF certified.
Participants will receive a race t-shirt and swag bag.
Awards
- Top 3 Overall Men and Women
- Top 3 Men and Women in the following age groups: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
61°
Typical Low
36°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Garner, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fuquay Varina, NC
Population
37,749
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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159
Days to train
- Race
- Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent
- Date
- November 14, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent?
- Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent is a running race held in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina on November 14, 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 Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina at 201 Bengal Blvd, Fuquay Varina, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent
Nov 14, 2026