From the Organizer
Join us for our annual Pink & Teal Challenge Walk/Run in-person or virtually!
In-person participants are invited to join us at Monroe Community College Saturday, May 8th.
REGISTER BY THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
5k Run: 9:30 am. Walk: 9:35 am. (Option: 3.1 or 2 mile shortcut!). Crowd warm up starts at 9AM led by VAULT.
CHILDREN 7 and Under are FREE and do not need to be registered! (Humans only. Sorry, no pets!)
There will be NO event day registration for this event, so please plan accordingly.
ATTENTION In-Person Participants! Take part in our Costume Contest! Prizes will be given out for BEST INDIVIDUAL and BEST TEAM Costume(s)! Grab your boas, tutus, etc. and join the FUN!
Any runner registering between May 5th-7th will have to wait 24 hours after registering to receive their chipped bib.
Virtual participants may complete their event anytime between 5pm on Friday, May 8th and midnight on Sunday, May 10th.
VIRTUAL 5k Run participants' times will not be considered for their specific age brackets as we are unable to corroborate time and distance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and will gladly switch your registration to the in-person 5k by request.
*The winner of each of the following Age Groups will receive a small token and "Bragging Rights": 5-15 years, 16 - 25 years, 26 - 35 years, 36 - 45 years, 46 - 55 years, 56 - 65 years, 65+.
NOTE: The Overall Winner takes the place of the 1st person in their age group. Age Groups are subject to change based on registration numbers.
To learn more about our organization visit: Breast Cancer Coalition
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
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, NY
Population
209,720
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pink & Teal Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
318
Days to train
- Race
- Pink & Teal Challenge
- Date
- May 8–9, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pink & Teal Challenge?
- Pink & Teal Challenge is a running race held in Rochester, New York on May 8, 2027. 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 Pink & Teal Challenge?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Rochester, New York at Monroe Community College. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pink & Teal Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pink & Teal Challenge
May 8, 2027