Join the Pinkathon 2026 Challenge for Breast Cancer!
Please join us for the 2026 Pinkathon Challenge for Breast Cancer! Run/walk virtually anytime! The in-person event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7 AM in San Francisco! If you decide to run virtually, you can run, walk, or cycle - any distance you want - anywhere you want - even if you're in another state, another country, or another planet! You may complete your distance any time and across as many days as you want, any time before October 31, 2026. Last year, we raised over $100,000 for our charity, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! This year, we're hoping for $100,000 or MORE! Please help us reach or exceed our goal!
Registration Information
- Opening Date: Registration for the 2026 Virtual Pinkathon will open on 6/1/26!
- Distance: You can choose any distance and complete your challenge anywhere, anytime before the end of October 2026!
- In-Person Event: The Pinkathon San Francisco In-Person Event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7 AM, at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
- Fee: Registering for the Pinkathon In-Person Event is $25. Your registration fee is NOT your donation to BCRF and is NOT tax-deductible.
Fundraising Details
This event is always a FUNDRAISER for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Donations will remain open until December 31, 2026! Donate at https://pinkathon.com/donate.
Event Specifications
- Type: The In-Person Pinkathon San Francisco is a "do-it-yourself" or "fat-ass" event, meaning that we have NO AID STATIONS and NO COURSE MARKINGS. You must bring/carry your own water and snacks.
- Maps: Downloadable maps and turn-by-turn directions are available at https://pinkathon.org/pinkathon-maps.
- Expectations: We DO expect EVERY participant to also make a voluntary TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation to our charity, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- Refreshments: We will have some refreshments, water, and snacks at the start/finish, and SWAG/prizes for those who make donations to BCRF.
T-Shirts and Volunteer Opportunities
- T-Shirt Purchase: If you want to buy a neon-pink 100% polyester Pinkathon Performance T-Shirt, please order online at least 3 weeks in advance. NO T-shirts will be available for sale at the Start/Finish.
- Volunteer Needs: Up to 50 volunteers are needed on Saturday, 10/24/26 at the SF Ferry Building. Volunteers will receive FREE pink cotton t-shirts.
- Contact: Volunteer by emailing Lisa Felder at lisafelder0@gmail.com and put "PINKATHON VOLUNTEER" in your subject line!
Further Information and Links
For more details and to register, please visit the event's official page at Pinkathon 2026 Race Page.