In 132 days · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
When
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Where
1000 Bay Ave., Columbus GA
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Event: 5k Fun Walk/Run
- Date: October 23, 2026
- Course: Woodruff Park map
- Location: 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
Registration Information
- Cost: $30 for walkers 12 years of age and older (includes t-shirt). $40 for runners (includes t-shirt and winners medal for specific age group).
- Price Increase: Price increases on Saturday, October 11th to $35 for walkers and $45 for runners.
- T-shirt Guarantee: Register by Sunday, October 11th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and correct size. No guarantee of t-shirt after October 11th.
- Late Registration: Registering after October 11th does not guarantee a t-shirt.
Packet Pick-up
- Date: Thursday, October 22nd
- Time: 12 pm - 6 pm
- Location: Cunningham Center
- Race Day Info: Late packet pick-up begins at 4 pm at Woodruff Park.
Event Schedule
- Survivor Parade: Begins at 5:45 pm (Line up at 5:30 pm and check in at WCGCC table).
- Program Start: 6:00 pm
- Run/Walk Start: 6:30 pm
About the Event
- Organizer: The West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition (WCGCC), a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
- Purpose: This is the 16th Paint the Town Pink 5k Fun Walk/Run, an annual fundraiser benefiting the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund.
- Community Impact: 100% of proceeds remain within our community to assist individuals and families diagnosed with cancer in receiving treatment.
- Additional Info: Runners will be timed, and this race can help with qualifications for other races.
Registration Link
Course map
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