
From the Organizer
This run is to raise monies for people going through Breast Cancer. This 5K is a scenic route through the Cedar Ridge Park at Belton Lake. The race starts at Cove Pavilion, .06 m right hand turn, continue straight for .20 m, U-Turn, continue straight for .25 m, turn right, stay right for .32 m, continue straight for .35 m, turn right, continue straight .31 m, turn left, at 1.53 m, continue straight pass start point and rerun route one time, at 3.06 m, turn right to the finish line.
Early registration for purchasing shirts ends on August 28, 2026. Shirts are $10 prior to August 28 and $15 at event.
Early packet pick up will be from September 8 to September 11 from 8AM to 4 PM at 108 East Halstead Ave Copperas Cove TX
Pink Fishing is a registered 501c3 (Non-Profit)
Parking is at Sunset Pavilion. Point of Contact for questions leishapinkfishing@gmail.com
Events
Weather
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
91°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillhouse Hollow Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
86,358
as of 2023
Elevation
643 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 27 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Central 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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Flamingo Flyers 5k
Sep 12, 2026