Relay For Ribbons 5K
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Saturday, April 10, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Raleigh (4140 Parklake Avenue). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30 to $40.
Course and race notes
The Relay For Ribbons 5K is a fun, untimed 5K race benefiting the American Cancer Society.
It is held during the Relay For Life of the Triangle event. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps support the American Cancer Society's mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 10
2027 · in 154 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Apr 9 (in 153 days)
Opened Sep 4, 2026
Race day in Raleigh
Weather
71° / 47°F
Typical high and low for April 10, with a 25% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Raleigh State Univ, NC (3.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:49 AM – 7:42 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
76 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- J. Alexander's restaurant0.5 mi
- San Marcos Mexican Restaurant restaurant0.5 mi
- Gloria Jean's cafe0.6 mi
- The Optimist Raleigh cafe0.6 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 9
Where to stay
14 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)23 within 3 mi59 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Crabtree Valley
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Raleigh Crabtree
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn Raleigh Crabtree Valley
About 15 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh Crabtree Valley
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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