The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation will host the 11th annual Canes 5K, presented by UNC Health and assisted by Raleigh Orthopaedic, at PNC Arena on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:30 a.m.

The event will include a 5K run around PNC Arena and the surrounding area, and 100- and 200-yard kids’ dashes and inflatables, as well as appearances by current and former Hurricanes players, team staff and Stormy. Race registration includes a ticket for a predetermined 2024-25 Hurricanes home game, a commemorative t-shirt, a customized bib, a chance to win raffle prizes and a post-race breakfast. Runners ages 21 and older may also receive a complimentary beer after the race.

CANES 5K

$70

Due to overwhelming support, the Canes 5K has reached maximum capacity and registration has now closed.

Registration includes:

  • One ticket to a 2024-25 Canes home game*
  • Commemorative t-shirt
  • Commemorative race bib
  • Post-race breakfast
  • Post-race beer (participants 21 years and older)
  • Chance to win raffle prizes

Each Canes 5k participant (excluding the Caniac Kids Dash participants) will receive one upper-level ticket as part of your registration. There will be a list of pre-determined games in the 2024-25 season which participants can select from. Games will be announced soon!

CANES 5K: FULL STM SPECIAL

$55

Due to overwhelming support, the Canes 5K has reached maximum capacity and registration has now closed.

Registration includes:

  • Commemorative t-shirt
  • Commemorative race bib
  • Post-race breakfast
  • Post-race beer (participants 21 years and older)
  • Chance to win raffle prizes

The Full Season Ticket Member special price is for Full Season STMs who do not want the complimentary home game ticket as part of their race registration. If you are a Full Season STM who would like to still receive the complimentary ticket, please select the full-price registration option.

CANIAC KIDS DASH

$20

Due to overwhelming support, the Canes 5K has reached maximum capacity and registration has now closed.

Registration includes:

  • Commemorative kids t-shirt
  • Commemorative race bib
  • Post-race breakfast
  • Chance to win raffle prizes

100-Yard Caniac Kids Dash for ages 6 and under, 200-Yard Caniac Kids Dash for ages 7-10.

Race Day

The 11th annual Canes 5k presented by UNC Health and assisted by Raleigh Orthopaedic will take place at PNC Arena on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.

The event includes a 5k race around PNC Arena and surrounding areas, 100- and 200-yard Caniac Kids Dashes, inflatables, and appearances by Stormy. Hurricanes players, staff, and alumni are also scheduled to be in attendance.

Race Day Schedule

  • Limited packet pick-up at PNC Arena
  • 7:00 a.m. - Limited packet pick-up inside PNC Arena on the main concourse behind the box office
  • 8:15 a.m. - Pre-race ceremony and introduction of Carolina Hurricanes players
  • 8:30 a.m. - Canes 5k presented by UNC Health and assisted by Raleigh Orthopaedic
  • 9:30 a.m. - 100-Yard and 200-Yard Caniac Kids Dashes
  • 9:45 a.m. - Award ceremony and drawing for raffle prizes
  • 10:00 a.m. - Post-race breakfast for all participants, compliments of the Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena

The Canes 5K has reached maximum capacity. We will not be accepting registrations on race day.

Registration & Packets

You must have registered by August 24 to guarantee a personalized race bib.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up

Can't wait 'til race day? Runners are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets before the race! Runners can pick up their packets on the following dates and times at PNC Arena's box office.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 18
    • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 19
    • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 20
    • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 21
    • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Race Awards and Prizes

Race Awards and Prizes

Awards and prizes will be presented to the top overall male and female runner and the top male and female runner from each age group. Race winners will be determined by gun time. Age group winners will be determined by chip time.

Overall Winners

  • Overall male and female winners will receive a trophy, a $500 gift card to PNC Arena, which can be used to purchase Canes tickets, event tickets, and food & beverage, and a 2024-25 Carolina Hurricanes team signed jersey

Age Group Winners

The top overall male and female runners from each age group below will receive a trophy. Overall winners from the above category are not eligible for age group awards.

  • 19 and under
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60 and over

Team Fundraising Prizes

Participants can create or join teams to fundraise in support of the Hurricanes Foundation. Teams can be created and joined when registering for the Canes 5k or through the "My Fundraising Page" on the Canes 5k registration website. The top overall fundraising team that raises a minimum of $2,000 will win 4 tickets to a 2024-25 Canes home game and a 2024-25 team signed replica jersey.

Individual Fundraising Prizes

The top overall individual fundraiser will win a Canes prize pack, which includes a team-signed replica hockey stick and a player-signed puck.

Race Route

Feel free to do a practice run at your convenience!

The race will begin and end in front of PNC Arena.

*Click on the image for a downloadable version of the race route.