Pink Cupcake Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the delightful Pink Cupcake Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the heart of Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This vibrant event invites participants to stroll around the Charlotte Knights Baseball Field while savoring mini cupcakes from four local bakeries, all in support of the Go Jen Go Foundation. The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, with gates opening at 8:00 AM, creating a perfect opportunity to mingle with vendors and soak up the lively atmosphere.
This year's walk not only celebrates the strength of breast cancer Survivors, Fighters, and Thrivers but also offers a unique chance to connect with the community and make a difference. As you walk laps around the field, you'll enjoy delicious treats and upbeat music, with the charismatic Molly Grantham serving as your emcee. Participants will also receive a commemorative Pink Cupcake baseball jersey and the joy of knowing that a portion of their registration supports local breast cancer patients. Bring your friends and family, and even form a social team to enhance the fun! Don’t miss this sweet celebration for a worthy cause—mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in cupcakes for a cause!
This year's walk not only celebrates the strength of breast cancer Survivors, Fighters, and Thrivers but also offers a unique chance to connect with the community and make a difference. As you walk laps around the field, you'll enjoy delicious treats and upbeat music, with the charismatic Molly Grantham serving as your emcee. Participants will also receive a commemorative Pink Cupcake baseball jersey and the joy of knowing that a portion of their registration supports local breast cancer patients. Bring your friends and family, and even form a social team to enhance the fun! Don’t miss this sweet celebration for a worthy cause—mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in cupcakes for a cause!
Organiser's Description
The Pink Cupcake Walk is back again this year in Uptown! You'll enjoy mini cupcakes from four local bakeries while walking laps around Charlotte Knights Baseball Field. You'll be supporting our partner Go Jen Go [http://gojengo.org], a non-profit that provides financial assistance to families in the greater Charlotte area who are facing the financial burden of breast cancer.
No matter what local breast cancer charities you like to support, we are inviting everyone to this central location to join in a unique celebration to lift up local Survivors, Thrivers, and Fighters.
The Pink Cupcake Walk starts at 9:00am with gates to the field opening at 8:00am. Vendors will be open early to greet you.
Register today. Then, plan to join us at the baseball stadium in uptown Saturday, October 3 to make your laps around the Charlotte Knight's baseball field. As you make each lap, stop at a different bakery table for a delicious mini-cupcake. Molly Grantham is our emcee, and we'll have upbeat music to help us cheer on breast cancer Survivors, Fighters, and Thrivers.
Come early when gates open at 8am and stick around after the survivor lap for live music from Mazzi [https://www.instagram.com/mazziiu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUel3lwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWZ6a3k5c1NvYVV3Y2dhbGFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNK_JsuRbw6KvKGfBYXAnf9BPYKvffc6ROJLrC7ZoLlVljYFpoN67PZWM_TA_aem_Vbd1BNss3kWD2sWuddjRdQ] & Vivin [https://www.instagram.com/vivin.rallies/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUel9hwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWZ6a3k5c1NvYVV3Y2dhbGFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeV7kLVet-7szhzIUZeOth2JMm4HJX0AX3xXkCt2WP51xiOZPwH4LTk5aYKDg_aem_irAtSTme0xwShLPGucko8g].
Participants will receive: the 2026 Pink Cupcake baseball jersey, four mini cupcakes, and emails from Molly Grantham [https://www.facebook.com/WBTVMollyGrantham] with updates and profiles on remarkable breast cancer Survivors, Thrivers, and Fighters in our community. All registered participants are automatically on #TeamMolly. We invite you and your friends to form a social team if youd like to also have your own group!
Stick around after the walk and survivor lap to visit sponsors and grab a cold drink!
Thank you to our local bakeries, providing mini cupcakes: Kupkake Kouture [https://www.kupkakekoutureclt.com], Dream Cupcakes, [https://www.instagram.com/dreamcupcakes810/] Sunshine's Southern Kitchen [https://sunshinessouthernkitchen.square.site/], and Dariela's Sweet Taste [https://www.instagram.com/darielassweettaste/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D]
A portion of your registration goes to Go Jen Go and additional donations provide critical financial support to local breast cancer patients. See the donate tab for more info. 100% of donations go to Go Jen Go.
Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pinkcupcakewalkclt] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pinkcupcakewalkclt/] for updates.
Dogs & Strollers
You may bring a stroller. You will need to use the elevator to get down to the field. There may be a wait for the elevator.
We love dogs but we cannot have pets at the event nor on the field for the walk. Please plan to leave your furry friends at home.
Children are welcome to take part in the walk. They need to pay if they want to enjoy the cupcakes on the field. If they are too young to enjoy the cupcakes, you do not need to register them.
Packet Pickup
- Early Jersey & Walker Bib Pick Up Options @ Charlotte Knights Baseball Field on Plaza Sidewalk @ 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte (uptown Charlotte)
- Thursday, Oct. 1st 11:00am-7:00pm and Friday, Oct. 2nd 11:00am-7:00pm
-Jerseys & Walker Bibs can also be picked up the morning of the event at Charlotte Knights Baseball Field ( 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte)
- Saturday, Oct. 3rd starting at 8:00am (when gates open)
*You CAN pick up for friends and family. If you are picking up 8 or more, please contact us and we will do our best to have these ready for you when you arrive:
carrie@GoJenGo.org
GJG GRANTEES: Please meet in section 103 at 8:45am if you'd like to join us for a group photo!
PARKING ON OCT 3: There is parking within a block of the event site in the Duke Energy Garage and the Marriott Residence Inn. You can also find parking on this link [https://parking.com/charlotte/neighborhoods/uptown?start=2023-10-04T23%3A00&stop=2023-10-05T01%3A00&lot_id=&showListOnly=0&view=daily&sw=35.215308403392115,-80.86047343672547&ne=35.23560606251897,-80.82388692911871&facility&valet=n&general=&displayFullCity=0]. We encourage participants take an Uber/ Lyft, take the light-rail or carpool to help with parking!
WATER: You ARE permitted to bring in a pre-filled, reusable water bottle for the walk. Water and other beverages will also be available for purchase.
_WE CAN NOT MAIL PACKETS BUT YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE PICK-UP FOR YOU.___
DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING
You can raise funds for Go Jen Go. Encourage friends and family to donate directly to the Go Jen Go Foundation.
Prizes Include:
$50 - Drink Coupon to use at Beverage Booth during the Pink Cupcake Walk
$100 - Go Jen Go Ribbon Magnet
$250 - Go Jen Go Tumbler Cup
$500 - Go Jen Go Trucker Hat
$1000 - Go Jen Go Zipper Hoodie
*visit the Donate tab to make a donation or start your fundraising!
No matter what local breast cancer charities you like to support, we are inviting everyone to this central location to join in a unique celebration to lift up local Survivors, Thrivers, and Fighters.
The Pink Cupcake Walk starts at 9:00am with gates to the field opening at 8:00am. Vendors will be open early to greet you.
Register today. Then, plan to join us at the baseball stadium in uptown Saturday, October 3 to make your laps around the Charlotte Knight's baseball field. As you make each lap, stop at a different bakery table for a delicious mini-cupcake. Molly Grantham is our emcee, and we'll have upbeat music to help us cheer on breast cancer Survivors, Fighters, and Thrivers.
Come early when gates open at 8am and stick around after the survivor lap for live music from Mazzi [https://www.instagram.com/mazziiu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUel3lwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWZ6a3k5c1NvYVV3Y2dhbGFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNK_JsuRbw6KvKGfBYXAnf9BPYKvffc6ROJLrC7ZoLlVljYFpoN67PZWM_TA_aem_Vbd1BNss3kWD2sWuddjRdQ] & Vivin [https://www.instagram.com/vivin.rallies/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUel9hwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWZ6a3k5c1NvYVV3Y2dhbGFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeV7kLVet-7szhzIUZeOth2JMm4HJX0AX3xXkCt2WP51xiOZPwH4LTk5aYKDg_aem_irAtSTme0xwShLPGucko8g].
Participants will receive: the 2026 Pink Cupcake baseball jersey, four mini cupcakes, and emails from Molly Grantham [https://www.facebook.com/WBTVMollyGrantham] with updates and profiles on remarkable breast cancer Survivors, Thrivers, and Fighters in our community. All registered participants are automatically on #TeamMolly. We invite you and your friends to form a social team if youd like to also have your own group!
Stick around after the walk and survivor lap to visit sponsors and grab a cold drink!
Thank you to our local bakeries, providing mini cupcakes: Kupkake Kouture [https://www.kupkakekoutureclt.com], Dream Cupcakes, [https://www.instagram.com/dreamcupcakes810/] Sunshine's Southern Kitchen [https://sunshinessouthernkitchen.square.site/], and Dariela's Sweet Taste [https://www.instagram.com/darielassweettaste/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D]
A portion of your registration goes to Go Jen Go and additional donations provide critical financial support to local breast cancer patients. See the donate tab for more info. 100% of donations go to Go Jen Go.
Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pinkcupcakewalkclt] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pinkcupcakewalkclt/] for updates.
Dogs & Strollers
You may bring a stroller. You will need to use the elevator to get down to the field. There may be a wait for the elevator.
We love dogs but we cannot have pets at the event nor on the field for the walk. Please plan to leave your furry friends at home.
Children are welcome to take part in the walk. They need to pay if they want to enjoy the cupcakes on the field. If they are too young to enjoy the cupcakes, you do not need to register them.
Packet Pickup
- Early Jersey & Walker Bib Pick Up Options @ Charlotte Knights Baseball Field on Plaza Sidewalk @ 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte (uptown Charlotte)
- Thursday, Oct. 1st 11:00am-7:00pm and Friday, Oct. 2nd 11:00am-7:00pm
-Jerseys & Walker Bibs can also be picked up the morning of the event at Charlotte Knights Baseball Field ( 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte)
- Saturday, Oct. 3rd starting at 8:00am (when gates open)
*You CAN pick up for friends and family. If you are picking up 8 or more, please contact us and we will do our best to have these ready for you when you arrive:
carrie@GoJenGo.org
GJG GRANTEES: Please meet in section 103 at 8:45am if you'd like to join us for a group photo!
PARKING ON OCT 3: There is parking within a block of the event site in the Duke Energy Garage and the Marriott Residence Inn. You can also find parking on this link [https://parking.com/charlotte/neighborhoods/uptown?start=2023-10-04T23%3A00&stop=2023-10-05T01%3A00&lot_id=&showListOnly=0&view=daily&sw=35.215308403392115,-80.86047343672547&ne=35.23560606251897,-80.82388692911871&facility&valet=n&general=&displayFullCity=0]. We encourage participants take an Uber/ Lyft, take the light-rail or carpool to help with parking!
WATER: You ARE permitted to bring in a pre-filled, reusable water bottle for the walk. Water and other beverages will also be available for purchase.
_WE CAN NOT MAIL PACKETS BUT YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE PICK-UP FOR YOU.___
DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING
You can raise funds for Go Jen Go. Encourage friends and family to donate directly to the Go Jen Go Foundation.
Prizes Include:
$50 - Drink Coupon to use at Beverage Booth during the Pink Cupcake Walk
$100 - Go Jen Go Ribbon Magnet
$250 - Go Jen Go Tumbler Cup
$500 - Go Jen Go Trucker Hat
$1000 - Go Jen Go Zipper Hoodie
*visit the Donate tab to make a donation or start your fundraising!
Races
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Pink Cupcake Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Jersey
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDParticipants of the Pink Cupcake Walk will walk four laps around the track inside Truist Field, eating mini cupcakes as they take each lap! Each registrant will receive a jersey - while supplies last - register by September to be guaranteed a jersey! Choose from the supporter jersey or the pink survivor/ thriver/ fighter jersey. **Everyone is on #TeamMolly but you can still choose a social team if you'd like to set one up or select one that has already been created. PACKET PICKUP: - Early Bib/ Jersey Pick Up at Knights Baseball Field on Oct. 1st and Oct. 2nd -or- -Jersey & Bibs can also be picked up the morning of the event starting at 8:00am at Knights Baseball Field. Gates open at 8:00am.
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