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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
480 River Street, Manistee MI
5K
52–65°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–81°F
dry
2024
52–65°F
dry
2023
64–80°F
dry
2022
39–62°F
dry
2021
62–71°F
rain
2020
41–49°F
rain
2019
51–59°F
rain
2018
53–76°F
rain
2017
64–72°F
dry
2016
54–66°F
dry
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About this race
Join Us for a 5K with a Colorful Twist!
- Event Date: October 3, 2026
- Location: 480 River Street, Manistee, MI
- Course: Scenic route along First Street Beach and downtown Manistee.
- Dress Code: Wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness.
Race Format
- Timing: This is an unofficially timed event: runners are urged to keep their own time.
- Medals: All finishers will receive a finishing medal.
- Awards: There will be no age group awards.
- Start/Finish: Near the Manistee Municipal Marina.
1 Mile Remembrance Walk
- Ceremony: Features a prayer honoring those affected by cancer.
- Support: Wear pink to symbolize love and awareness.
- Unity: Help us turn the town pink for this meaningful cause.
- Participation: Open to all community members.
Packet/Bib Pickup
- Race Day: Pickup from 8:00 AM until 8:45 AM: registration remains open until race starts.
- Early Pickup: Available at Manistee Hospital Community Health Center on October 2nd from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, located at 1345 E. Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI.
- Decoration: Customize your bib with names and designs relevant to your participation.
- Encouragement: Spectators are encouraged to wear pink and join the celebration.
Why We're Doing This
- Beneficiary: Proceeds support Paint the Town Pink, assisting breast cancer patients in Manistee County.
- Tradition: Over a decade of honoring cancer heroes while raising funds and awareness.
- Support: Community contributions have facilitated important medical advancements.
- Funded Items: 3D mammography equipment, a breast biopsy chair, and enhancements to breast health services at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital.
More Information
For more about Paint the Town Pink or to donate, visit the Paint the Town Pink for Manistee Hospital website.
Thank You!
Thank you for being part of this impactful event. Together, we’re making a difference—one step at a time!
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