In 86 days · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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When
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Where
1000 Bay Ave., Columbus GA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
55–74°F · low rain risk
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2025
48–77°F
dry
2024
55–80°F
dry
2023
53–75°F
dry
2022
45–75°F
dry
2021
51–75°F
dry
2020
66–79°F
dry
2019
48–69°F
dry
2018
54–72°F
dry
2017
59–72°F
rain
2016
48–77°F
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About this race
Event Details
- Event: 5k Fun Walk/Run
- Date: October 23, 2026
- Course: Woodruff Park View Course
- 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: 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.
- After October 11th: Registering does not guarantee a t-shirt.
Packet Pick-up Information
- Date: Thursday, October 22nd
- Time: 12 pm-6 pm
- Location: Cunningham Center
- Race day registration: 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. Check in at WCGCC table.
- Program starts: 6 pm
- Run/Walk starts: 6:30 pm
About the Event
- Organizer: The West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition (WCGCC), a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
- Purpose: This annual fundraiser benefits the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund.
- Impact: The fund assists eligible individuals and families diagnosed with cancer who are currently receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation treatment.
- Community Focus: 100% of proceeds remain within our community. Let's "Paint the Town Pink."
Timing and Qualifications
- Timing: Runners will be timed.
- Qualification: This race can help with qualifications for other races.
More Information
- Website: Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
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