FAQs

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration is available until Thursday, March 20th. Registration is $35.00 prior to race day. Race packets can be picked up Bull City Running (501 Washington St) on Friday, March 21st from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. We strongly encourage early registration online but same-day registration will be available for $40.

The race starts at 8:30am and the starting line is at The River Church, 4425 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham NC. Prizes for top runners will be awarded. First 500 finishers will win a medal.

Please CLICK HERE to view the race day schedule of events.

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE IN THE DUKE CRUSH COLORECTAL CANCER 5K RUN/WALK?

At the Duke Cancer Institute, we are fighting this deadly yet preventable disease, and we need your help. All donations from the event will go towards funding colorectal cancer research. Not only will this race raise funds for research, it will bring our community together under the banner of colorectal cancer awareness. We hope to provide an important opportunity for patients, survivors, friends, and family members to come together for an important cause.

HOW CAN I HELP?

We are excited about the annual Duke Crush Colorectal Cancer 5K Run/Walk and expect this event to grow with each passing year. We would greatly appreciate any donations (monetary or food, i.e., bottled water, bananas, apples, granola bars) in support of this event. All donations are tax deductible. We also encourage you to run the race as individuals or as a team and share the event with friends and family.

We are always in need of sponsors and volunteers.

TEAMS

Forming or joining a team is a way to engage with family and friends for a common goal, coordinate fundraising efforts, and have fun! Special t-shirts, props (think poop emoji or anything Duke Blue - the color of colorectal cancer awareness), and costumes are absolutely allowed and are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. We would love to take team photos before the race. Gather together with your team and then come over to the stage for team photos before the race. Register by March 11th to get an official Duke Crush Colorectal Cancer 5K Run/Walk t-shirt.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Want to have your community group join us as an exhibitor? Please email us

ARE DOGS AND STROLLERS PERMITTED?

Yes, friendly dogs on leashes and happy babies definitely welcome! On the day of the event, just line up behind the walkers at start of the race.

WEATHER INFORMATION

The Crush Colorectal Cancer 5k is a rain-or-shine event. If severe weather is anticipated, please check the event website for last-minute updates. Please also follow us on Instagram @crushcolorectalcancer5k and www.facebook.com/DukeCRC5K.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

Yes, there is free parking available at Duke HomeCare & Hospice, Infusion, & Grief Services at 4321 Medical Park Dr # 101, Durham, NC 27704.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

We'll have a survivor's tent to celebrate our patients, a kid's corner to entertain our young and young at heart guests, and Wool E. Bull and the Bouncing Bulldogs will also be on hand. Several community groups will also be on hand to share information.

CONTACT US

If you have additional questions, please email us at crushcolorectalcancer@dm.duke.edu. For updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @crushcolorectalcancer5k.

ONE LAST REQUEST

Please encourage others to register! Each year has grown in participation and fundraising, and we need your help to make this year the best yet. Here are some suggestions of other people you can convince to join you: relatives, friends, neighbors, strangers, barista at Starbucks, long lost twin, the kids from Stranger Things.

Looking forward to seeing y'all on Saturday, March 22nd — get ready to CRUSH it!