Hit The Bricks was started in 2003 as a campus-wide philanthropic event benefiting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund and the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Each fall, teams of students, faculty, staff, and alumni gather on Hearn Plaza taking turns running and walking laps around the Quad to show their solidarity in the fight against cancer. Throughout the day, participants, volunteers, and spectators enjoy fun activities, live music, and special guest speakers. The event concludes with a ceremonial remembrance lap before participants gather in front of Wait Chapel for a moment of silence to honor all those who have lost their lives to, or are fighting the battle against cancer.
This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022.
“Hit the Bricks is a great time for the Wake Forest Community to come together and participate in a great cause in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.” – Hannah Cook (’21)
Hit The Bricks Archive
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Hit The Bricks 2022
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 1,770 143 17,416 $242,934.03 -
Hit The Bricks 2021
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 1,693 146 22,789 $202,787.85 
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Hit The Bricks 2020
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 1,051 124 9,700* $130,115.00 *In 2020, Hit The Bricks was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Runners logged miles instead of laps around Hearn Plaza -
Hit The Bricks 2019
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 1,200 109 23,014 $83,247.00 
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Hit The Bricks 2018
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 975 90 20,926 $60,118.00 
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Hit The Bricks 2017
Participants Teams Lap Fundraising Total 1,400 111 23,974 $80,606.00 -
Hit The Bricks 2016
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 1,401 118 28,814 $59,843 
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Hit The Bricks 2015
Participants Teams Laps Fundraising Total 1,050 100 24,366 $42,090 
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Hit The Bricks 2014
Teams Laps Fundraising Total 90 26,694 $33,309.00 
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Hit The Bricks 2013
Teams Laps Fundraising Total 89 22,987 $30,080 
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Hit The Bricks 2012
Teams Laps Fundraising Total 93 25,396 $28,062 
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Hit The Bricks 2011
Teams Laps Fundraising Total 89 25,571 $26,782.00 
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Hit The Bricks 2010
Teams Laps Fundraising Total 67 20,008 $20,140 