Forrest General Cancer Center to Host Fifth Fuel to Fight Cancer 5K
Hattiesburg's Forrest General Cancer Center is hosting its 5th Annual Fuel to Fight Cancer 5K event on Saturday, featuring a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a new 5-mile run, with proceeds aimed at assisting cancer patients with transportation needs.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 14, 2026 —
Forrest General Cancer Center in Hattiesburg is hosting its fifth annual Fuel to Fight Cancer event on Saturday. The event will include a 5K run and a 2-mile walk, along with a new 5-mile run, according to the information provided about the event.
Proceeds are aimed at assisting cancer patients with transportation needs. No fundraising target or further details about how the proceeds will be distributed were provided.
The addition of the 5-mile run distinguishes this year’s event from the two other listed activities. The information does not specify whether participants must register for any of the options, or provide registration fees, event times, a route, or a precise venue. It also does not give the calendar date corresponding to Saturday.
The event is identified as the fifth annual Fuel to Fight Cancer gathering hosted by the center. No additional schedule, organizer comments, or information about expected attendance was provided. The announced activities are a 5K run, a 2-mile walk and the newly added 5-mile run; the stated purpose for proceeds is to help cancer patients with transportation needs.
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