Triangle LUNGe 5K Run, Walk & Celebration
Presented by Duke Health
- March 21 / Saturday 8:30 AM
Event Information
We’re thrilled to kick off a very special year — celebrating 20 years of LUNGing Forward in the Triangle. Join us on March 21 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre as we commemorate this milestone and come together in support of the lung cancer community. Help make this our best year yet by forming or joining a team, fundraising, and showing up strong on event day. Every dollar and every step makes a meaningful impact on lung cancer research and support programs right here in our community.
Whether lung cancer has touched your life or you simply want to be part of something inspiring, all are welcome. Run, walk, or rally with us!
With timed and untimed race options, a kids area, games, prizes, food truck, music, and plenty of family- and pet-friendly fun, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Join or form a team today and start fundraising!
Lung Cancer Initiative is the leading nonprofit in North Carolina that provides support to the lung cancer community by connecting patients, survivors, and loved ones to the medical and research community. Our mission is to advance survivorship and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, education, and access programs.
For more information, please contact events@lungcancerinitiative.org
Advanced Packet Pick-Up
For your convenience, there will be advanced packet pick-up scheduled on:
FRIDAY, March 20, 2026
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
Times 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pick up your race packet early and save time on race day! You CAN pick up for your entire team. We will prepare your team bags in advance if you contact us by Thursday, March 19 by 5:00 p.m..
Email: events@lungcancerintiative.org with the team name and person picking up.
Course Map
Directions
KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE
(Gathering in the Parking Lot)
8003 REGENCY PARKWAY, CARY, NC
Please click the link: MapQuest Directions
Event Schedule
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Registration
- 8:45 AM - 9:10 AM - Stage Presentations
- 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM - Victory Lap Led by Survivors
- 9:20 AM - 9:25 AM - Kids Dash
- 9:25 AM - 9:30 AM - Warm up and Starting Line Positions
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - 5K Run & Walk
- 10:35 AM - Runner Medals
- 11:00 AM - Wrap Up
Parking/Drop-Off
All parking will be at Koka Booth Amphitheatre with Survivor drop-off and parking available, follow the signs.
Parking is free of charge in venue owned lots.
Registration & Donation Links
T-Shirts
The first 500 participants to register are guaranteed an event T-Shirt. All survivors will receive a survivor shirt. There will be a limited quantity of shirts available for those who register on event day.