Let's Make Pink Just a Color
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5 K Run/Walk · 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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
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
56°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morehead City 2 Wnw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morehead City, NC
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
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Let's Make Pink Just a Color
- Date
- October 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Let's Make Pink Just a Color?
- Let's Make Pink Just a Color is a running race held in Morehead City, North Carolina on October 18, 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 Let's Make Pink Just a Color?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Morehead City, North Carolina at 701 North 35 th street, Morehead City, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Let's Make Pink Just a Color?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Let's Make Pink Just a Color
Oct 18, 2026