2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
- Date Fri 23rd October 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Columbus, Georgia
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Friday, October 23, 2026, for the vibrant and inspiring 16th annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk/Run in Columbus, Muscogee! This exciting event takes place at beautiful Woodruff Park, where participants can choose to walk or run the 5K course while supporting a fantastic cause. Registration is set at $30 for walkers and $40 for runners, both of which include a commemorative t-shirt. Be sure to register by Sunday, October 11th to guarantee your t-shirt size, as prices will increase after this date!
The festivities kick off with a Survivor Parade at 5:45 PM, followed by the run/walk starting at 6:30 PM. This fun event not only promotes physical activity but also raises crucial funds for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund, which helps local individuals and families facing cancer treatment. With 100% of the proceeds staying within the community, your participation makes a real difference. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and let’s paint the town pink together while making strides for a great cause!
The festivities kick off with a Survivor Parade at 5:45 PM, followed by the run/walk starting at 6:30 PM. This fun event not only promotes physical activity but also raises crucial funds for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund, which helps local individuals and families facing cancer treatment. With 100% of the proceeds staying within the community, your participation makes a real difference. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and let’s paint the town pink together while making strides for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
EVENT: 5K FUN WALK/RUN
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2026
COURSE: WOODRUFF PARK HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6704838916/ [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6704838916/]
COST: $30 FOR WALKERS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER (INCLUDES T-SHIRT) $40 FOR RUNNERS (INCLUDES T-SHIRT AND WINNERS MEDAL FOR SPECIFIC AGE GROUP)
***PRICE INCREASES AFTER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH TO $35 FOR WALKERS AND $45 FOR RUNNERS. REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT AND CORRECT SIZE. NO GUARANTEE OF T-SHIRT AFTER OCTOBER 11TH.
REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 11TH DOES NOT GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT.
***PACKET PICK-UP IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
12 PM-6PM PLACE: CUNNINGHAM CENTER
***RACE DAY REGISTRATION/LATE PACKET PICK-UP BEGINS AT 4PM AT WOODRUFF PARK
SURVIVOR PARADE BEGINS AT 5:45 PM. LINE UP AT 5:30 PM. CHECK IN AT WCGCC TABLE.
NO NEW REGISTRANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 6:15PM ON RACE DAY
** RACE DAY WILL BE A CASHLESS EVENT. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP AND PAY IN CASH, PLEASE DO SO AT PACKET PICK UP ON THURSDAY, OCT 22ND **
PROGRAM STARTS: 6PM
RUN/WALK STARTS AT 6:30PM
THE WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA CANCER COALITION (WCGCC), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION PRESENTS THE 16TH PAINT THE TOWN PINK 5K FUN WALK/RUN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS CANCER ASSISTANCE FUND. THIS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY, IMMUNOTHERAPY OR RADIATION TREATMENT.
100% OF PROCEEDS REMAIN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. GET THOSE TEAMS TOGETHER AND LET'S "PAINT THE TOWN PINK". RUNNERS WILL BE TIMED, AND THIS RACE CAN HELP WITH QUALIFICATIONS FOR OTHER RACES.
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2026
COURSE: WOODRUFF PARK HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6704838916/ [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6704838916/]
COST: $30 FOR WALKERS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER (INCLUDES T-SHIRT) $40 FOR RUNNERS (INCLUDES T-SHIRT AND WINNERS MEDAL FOR SPECIFIC AGE GROUP)
***PRICE INCREASES AFTER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH TO $35 FOR WALKERS AND $45 FOR RUNNERS. REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT AND CORRECT SIZE. NO GUARANTEE OF T-SHIRT AFTER OCTOBER 11TH.
REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 11TH DOES NOT GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT.
***PACKET PICK-UP IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
12 PM-6PM PLACE: CUNNINGHAM CENTER
***RACE DAY REGISTRATION/LATE PACKET PICK-UP BEGINS AT 4PM AT WOODRUFF PARK
SURVIVOR PARADE BEGINS AT 5:45 PM. LINE UP AT 5:30 PM. CHECK IN AT WCGCC TABLE.
NO NEW REGISTRANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 6:15PM ON RACE DAY
** RACE DAY WILL BE A CASHLESS EVENT. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP AND PAY IN CASH, PLEASE DO SO AT PACKET PICK UP ON THURSDAY, OCT 22ND **
PROGRAM STARTS: 6PM
RUN/WALK STARTS AT 6:30PM
THE WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA CANCER COALITION (WCGCC), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION PRESENTS THE 16TH PAINT THE TOWN PINK 5K FUN WALK/RUN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS CANCER ASSISTANCE FUND. THIS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY, IMMUNOTHERAPY OR RADIATION TREATMENT.
100% OF PROCEEDS REMAIN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. GET THOSE TEAMS TOGETHER AND LET'S "PAINT THE TOWN PINK". RUNNERS WILL BE TIMED, AND THIS RACE CAN HELP WITH QUALIFICATIONS FOR OTHER RACES.
Races
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5K Fun Run Only
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 23rd October 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$48.70
The program with survivors and participants will begin at 5:45 pm. and the race begins at 6:30 p.m. with runners!!! Walkers and teams start immediately after runners. -
5K Fun Walk Only
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 23rd October 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$38.10
The program with survivors and participants will begin at 5:45 pm. and the race begins at 6:30 p.m. with runners and walkers and teams starting immediately after runners.
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1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, 31901, GA, United States
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