2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
- Date
- October 23, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
- Distance
- 5K Fun Run Only · 5K Fun Walk Only
From the Organizer
Event: 5k Fun Walk/Run
Date: October 23, 2026
Course: Woodruff Park https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6626017012/
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 on Saturday, 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 GURANTEE 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.
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.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, GA
Population
204,383
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
CSG
Columbus Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 84 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.
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- Race
- 2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
- Date
- October 23, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run?
- 2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run is a running race held in Columbus, Georgia on October 23, 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 2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run?
- Friday, October 23, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia at 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
Oct 23, 2026