Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8


Beech Mountain Resort is proud to once again host Runs for Buns, a fundraising weekend benefiting the Colon Cancer Coalition.

Join us for three days of skiing, music, food, and community as we honor the legacy of Kelly-Grier Costin and raise awareness in the fight against colon cancer.

2026 Runs for Buns

Ends in about 1 year
$21.00 of $100,000.00 raised

There's something for everyone!

Do some Runs to raise funds for Buns and awareness! →
Participate in this fun day by completing as many runs as you can. Fundraise by asking your friends and family to make a donation.

Fundraising is highly encouraged but not required to participate. Every run we take makes a difference!

Attend an Evening with Step Canyon Rangers at the Not So Gala, Gala. â†’
Dinner, dancing, and music!? Count us in! Plus the presentation of the KG Ripple Effect Award and a live auction!

Sponsor to support both events! â†’
Several Partnership opportunities available to support the Not So Gala, Gala and Runs for Buns.

Join the downtown Boone Brunch Crawl â†’
Local restaurants will feature creative brunch menus. Yum!

Bid in the Online Auction. â†’
In addition to Runs for Buns and the Not So Gala, Gala, an online auction will be happening from March 1 to March 7. Bid high and bid often!


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Our goal is to raise awareness and kick colon cancer's butt (pun intended)! No one should lose a mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son, or any person we love, so let's ski, snowboard, show up, and raise funds for the cause!

Come together to conquer colon cancer!

Top Fundraisers

1. Stephanie Ten eyck
$20.00 raised
2. Runs For Buns Events Test
$1.00 raised

Top Teams

1. Ride for the Rear
$20.00 raised
2. Runs for Buns Test
$1.00 raised

A special thank you to our top donors!

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Beech Mountain Resort is generously donating all proceeds from lift ticket sales, auctions, and registration fees to the Colon Cancer Coalition.