
From the Organizer
4th Annual Let's Make Pink Just a Color 5K & 1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk In Loving Memory of Brittany Kelley, Founder
Brittany Kelley founded this race in 2023 with a simple but powerful dream: to make pink just a color again, not a symbol of pain or loss, but of love, hope, and healing. She passed away on September 28, 2025, after a courageous fight with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. She was a mother, a fighter, a community builder, and the heart behind this movement.
Her Legacy Lives On
What began as Brittany's vision has grown beyond anything she could have imagined.
In year one, over 400 participants raised more than $38,000. In 2024, we surpassed $50,000. And in 2025, our first year without her, over 800 participants came together and raised nearly $100,000 in her honor.
Thanks to your support, we've been able to provide chemo port access shirts, surgical bras, drain holders, meals, gas cards, therapy sessions, and weekend getaways, all staying right here in Carteret County, just like she wanted.
This Year, We Run for Her, Again
Join us as we carry her mission forward, support our neighbors still in the fight, and remind the world that pink doesn't define us. People do.
Let's make pink just a color. for Brittany.
Please note: This race will not be officially timed.
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
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morehead City 2 Wnw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,696
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 140 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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8 miles away
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14 miles away
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9 miles away
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16 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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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)
Let's Make Pink Just a Color
Oct 18, 2026