14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 17–19, 2026
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under · 5K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
🎀 PARTY IN PINK 5K/10K — BRAVE, STRONG, BEAUTIFUL 2026! 🎀
💗 When: Friday, July 17, 2026, at 7:15 PM
📍 Where: East Side of the Courthouse, Downtown Vinton, IA
Come run (or walk) to support Breast Cancer Awareness and the Gifts of Hope fund through the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation.
👟 Race Options: In-Person or Virtually PINK!
🏃♀️ In-Person Race
Join us downtown for an exciting evening 5K/10K through a brand-new course!
Children's Race will begin at 7 PM - Race route will be around the courthouse. Children 8 and under - $5 per child. Medals provided for each child participating.
🏁5K/10K Start Time: 7:15 PM
🎉 Awards Ceremony: Approx. 8:45 PM in front of the Vinton Courthouse. Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each age and gender category.
🏅 In-person results will be posted and are separate from the virtual event.
📦 Can’t attend? We’ll ship your shirt for a flat $7.50 anywhere in the U.S.
Note: T-SHIRT GUARANTEED with registration by July 3, 2026.
🍷 SURVIVOR'S PARTY & PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP
Thursday, July 15 | 4–7 PM
📍 Red Cedar Wine Bar @ The Niche – 115 W 4th Street, Vinton
Celebrate local survivors with us!
✨ Enjoy charcuterie boards and a complimentary glass of wine (while supplies last) as you pick up your race t-shirt and bib
💻 Virtually PINK Race
Run or walk your race wherever you are between Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19 (by 10 PM).
🎁 Virtual runners only will receive a t-shirt and medal (shipped post-event if requested).
📝 Register for the Virtual Race on our website!
💝 Why We Run
All proceeds benefit the Virginia Gay Hospital’s GIFTS OF HOPE fund, which provides free mammograms, diagnostic services, clinic visits, co-pays, pelvic exams, and Pap tests to individuals who need financial help. Every step you take helps someone take their next step toward health.
🎶 Stay for the Fun!
The Party in Pink 5K/10K is part of Vinton’s Annual Party in the Park — after the race, enjoy food vendors, music, and more on the courthouse lawn!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vinton, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Vinton, IA
Elevation
853 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 97 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 17–19, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk?
- 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk is a running race held in Vinton, Iowa on July 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk?
- Friday, July 17, 2026 in Vinton, Iowa at Downtown Vinton - East of Courthouse, Vinton, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk
Jul 17, 2026