Pinkathon 2026 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!

  • Date Mon 1st June 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
  • Time 7:00AM PDT
  • Location Any Place in the World!, California
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 16 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Pinkathon 2026 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer! Kicking off on June 1, 2026, and running through to October 31, 2026, this exciting event invites participants to join a vibrant community dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The highlight of the event will be the in-person gathering on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7 AM, located at the picturesque San Francisco Ferry Building.

Whether you choose to run, walk, or cycle virtually from anywhere in the world, you have the freedom to select your distance and complete your challenge at your own pace. Last year, the Pinkathon raised over $100,000 for breast cancer research, and this year, the goal is to exceed that amount! Join the fight against breast cancer, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants, and contribute to a great cause. Register for the virtual event for free or participate in the in-person challenge for just $25. Together, let’s make a difference, one step at a time!

Organiser's Description

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2026 PINKATHON CHALLENGE FOR BREAST CANCER! RUN/WALK VIRTUALLY ANYTIME! THE IN-PERSON EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SAT. OCTOBER 24, 2026 7AM IN SAN FRANCISCO! IF YOU DECIDE TO RUN VIRTUALLY, YOU CAN RUN, WALK OR CYCLE - ANY DISTANCE YOU WANT - ANYWHERE YOU WANT - EVEN IF YOU'RE IN ANOTHER STATE, ANOTHER COUNTRY, OR ANOTHER PLANET! YOU MAY COMPLETE YOUR DISTANCE ANY TIME AND ACROSS AS MANY DAYS AS YOU WANT, ANY TIME BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2026. LAST YEAR, WE RAISED OVER $100,000 FOR OUR CHARITY, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION! [https://pinkathon.com/donate] THIS YEAR, WE'RE HOPING FOR $100,000 OR MORE! PLEASE HELP US REACH OR EXCEED OUR GOAL!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 VIRTUAL PINKATHON WILL OPEN ON 6/1/26! YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY DISTANCE, AND COMPLETE YOUR CHALLENGE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME BEFORE THE END OF OCTOBER 2026!

THE PINKATHON SAN FRANCISCO IN-PERSON EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 @7AM, AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING BY GOTT'S ROADSIDE OUTDOOR PATIO AND JOYRIDE PIZZA AT PIER ONE.

THIS EVENT IS ALWAYS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION. DONATIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL DEC. 31, 2026! DONATE AT HTTPS://PINKATHON.COM/DONATE [https://pinkathon.com/donate]

THE IN-PERSON PINKATHON SAN FRANCISCO IS A "DO-IT-YOURSELF" OR "FAT-ASS" EVENT, MEANING THAT WE HAVE NO AID STATIONS AND NO COURSE MARKINGS (EXCEPT FOR THE 5K & 10K TURNAROUNDS & PINK RIBBON TRAIL). YOU MUST BRING/CARRY YOUR OWN WATER AND SNACKS. WE HAVE DOWNLOADABLE MAPS AND TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS THAT YOU CAN FIND AT HTTPS://PINKATHON.ORG/PINKATHON-MAPS [https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps]

REGISTERING FOR THE PINKATHON IN-PERSON EVENT AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING ON SAT. OCT. 4, 2026 IS $25. YOUR $25 REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT YOUR DONATION TO BCRF AND IS NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.

REGISTERING FOR THE VIRTUAL PINKATHON IS FREE. REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON PINKATHON IS $25 TO COVER BASIC SETUP COSTS. OUR GOAL OF RAISING $50,000 THIS YEAR FOR BCRF IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY DONATIONS WHICH GO DIRECTLY TO THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION! HTTPS://PINKATHON.COM/DONATE [https://pinkathon.com/donate]

WHETHER YOU REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON PINKATHON EVENT, WE DO EXPECT EVERY PARTICIPANT TO ALSO MAKE A VOLUNTARY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION [https://pinkathon.com/donate] TO OUR CHARITY, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE TOP-RATED BREAST CANCER CHARITY IN THE WORLD! MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO BCRF DURING REGISTRATION OR AT HTTPS://PINKATHON.COM/DONATE [https://pinkathon.com/donate]. YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM/GROUP FUNDRAISING PAGE AND RAISE DONATIONS FROM YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS!

TO KEEP OUR FEES SUPER-LOW, YOUR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FEE OF $25 DOES NOT INCLUDE THINGS LIKE FREE T-SHIRTS, BUT WE WILL HAVE SOME REFRESHMENTS, WATER AND SNACKS AT THE START/FINISH AND SWAG/PRIZES FOR THOSE WHO MAKE DONATIONS TO BCRF (WE DO KEEP TRACK!).

IF YOU WANT TO BUY A NEON-PINK 100% POLYESTER PINKATHON PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT, YOU NEED TO ORDER AND PAY FOR IT ONLINE AT LEAST 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE AT THE "T-SHIRTS" LINK ON THE LEFT SIDE BAR. THE SHIRTS WILL BE SENT TO YOUR HOME. NO T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE START/FINISH. HOWEVER, VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE FREE SHIRTS IF THEY SIGN UP BEFORE WE ORDER! (10-11-26).

VOLUNTEER! UP TO 50 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED ON SAT. 10/24/26 AT THE SF FERRY BUILDING. VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE FREE PINK COTTON T-SHIRTS WITH THE PINKATHON LOGO IF THEY SIGN UP BEFORE 10-11-26. VOLUNTEER BY EMAILING LISA FELDER ASAP AT LISAFELDER0@GMAIL.COM AND PUT "PINKATHON VOLUNTEER" IN YOUR SUBJECT LINE!

Races

  • Pink Ribbon Trail (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Run your own course in the shape of a Pink Ribbon - or follow Lenny's map of the San Francisco Pink Ribbon Trail to be found on http://pinkathon.org/pink-ribbon-trail. There, you can also download SF Map and Turn By Turn Directions.
  • 5K (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • 10K (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • 10 Mile (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • 1/2 Marathon (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Marathon (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • 50K (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Choose Your Own Distance! (Virtual)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Pink Ribbon Trail (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    See SF Pink Ribbon Trail Map at https://pinkathon.org/pink-ribbon-trail If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual Pink Ribbon Trail instead.
  • 5K (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Download and Print the Pinkathon SF 5K Map at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual 5K instead.
  • 10K (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Download and Print the Pinkathon SF 10K Map at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual 10K instead.
  • 10 Mile (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Download and Print the Pinkathon SF 10M Map at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual 10M instead.
  • 1/2 Marathon 13.1M (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Download and Print the Pinkathon SF Half Marathon Map at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual Half Marathon (13.1M) instead.
  • Marathon (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Download and Print the Pinkathon SF Marathon Map at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual Marathon (26.2M) instead.
  • 50K (In-Person) 7:15am Early Start or 8am

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Download and Print the Pinkathon SF 50K Map at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual 50K instead.
  • Choose Your Own Distance! (In-Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 JUN
    If the In-Person Event has Sold Out, please register for the Pinkathon Virtual "Choose Your Own Distance" Event instead.

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