2026 Hope in Pink
2026 Hope in Pink is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Athens, GA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for Hope in Pink, the University of Georgia’s 5K supporting the fight against breast cancer! Held Sunday, October 18, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this event is open to UGA students, faculty and staff, and the entire community. Registration proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through UGA’s Relay For Life campaign. Wear your pink, gather your friends, and walk or run with us as we celebrate survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and take meaningful steps toward a future without cancer.
Check in Time: 1:30PM
Race Time: 2:00PM
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
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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43
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Hope in Pink
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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2026 Hope in Pink
Oct 18, 2026