Runs for Buns Virtual Auction: March 1st – March 7th, 2026

The Runs for Buns Virtual Auction is back for 2026, offering a week-long opportunity to bid on an incredible array of packages and experiences, all while supporting the Colon Cancer Coalition. From March 1st through March 7th, bidders can compete for exciting items that range from luxurious vacation getaways to indulgent spa treatments, memorable dining experiences, and much more.

This year’s auction features contributions from local businesses in Boone and the surrounding areas, as well as items from destinations beyond. Participants will find everything from cozy weekend retreats and thrilling adventures to gift certificates for some of the area’s most beloved restaurants. With packages suited to families, couples, and solo adventurers alike, there’s something to appeal to every interest and taste.

Not only is this auction an opportunity to win extraordinary prizes, but it’s also a meaningful way to support an important cause. All proceeds from the auction go directly to the Colon Cancer Coalition, funding critical programs and raising awareness about colon cancer prevention and treatment.

The virtual auction will be hosted online, making it easy for participants to browse, bid, and win from the comfort of their own homes. The bidding opens at 9:00 a.m. on March 1 and closes promptly at 6:00 p.m. on March 7, giving you plenty of time to explore the offerings and place your bids.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape, a fine dining experience, or a thoughtful gift for someone special, the Runs for Buns Virtual Auction is your chance to secure something special while making a difference. Stay tuned for a sneak peek at the auction catalog, coming soon.

Let’s make every bid count in the fight against colon cancer.

DONORS

Immersion Research
Inn at Crestwood
Inner Peaks
Island Yoga To Go
Salty Dog Retreat at Kure Beach
Linville Falls Winery
Little Wing Ice Cream
Lost Province

Lookout Pass
Lowes Foods
Mast General Store 
Meadowbrook Inn
Mellow Mushroom Boone
MerleFest
Mountain Alliance 
Mountain Grounds 
Nascar Hall of Fame
Nashville Sounds
Neighborhood Yoga
Oakley
Recess
Ride Rock Creek
Salt Face Mule
Showdown Montana
Sky Retreat
Skyline Sky Best
Soaky Mountain Waterpark
Sorrento’s
Stick Boy Bread Co.
Sugar Mountain Resort 
Thaw Out App State
The Beacon

The Cardinal Hotel
The Cardinal
The Care Collective
The Children’s Playhouse
The Happy Persimmon
Troy’s 105 Diner
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Winston-Salem Dash
Yoga 828