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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
701 North 35 th street, Morehead City NC
5K · 1 Mile
60–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–71°F
dry
2024
47–67°F
dry
2023
53–68°F
dry
2022
52–72°F
dry
2021
53–69°F
dry
2020
57–74°F
dry
2019
51–64°F
dry
2018
59–66°F
dry
2017
56–69°F
dry
2016
68–77°F
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About this race
4th Annual Let's Make Pink Just a Color 5K & 1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk
In Loving Memory of Brittany Kelley, Founder
Brittany Kelley's Vision
- Founder: Brittany Kelley founded this race in 2023 with a simple but powerful dream.
- Meaning: The goal is to make pink just a color again, not a symbol of pain or loss, but of love, hope, and healing.
- Legacy: Brittany passed away on September 28, 2025, after a courageous fight with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer.
- Community Impact: She was a mother, a fighter, a community builder, and the heart behind this movement.
Her Legacy Lives On
- First Year Success: In year one, over 400 participants raised more than $38,000.
- 2024 Achievement: In 2024, we surpassed $50,000.
- 2025 Milestone: In 2025, over 800 participants raised nearly $100,000 in her honor.
- Community Support: Thanks to your support, we've provided essential resources for those in need within Carteret County.
This Year, We Run for Her, Again
- Carry Her Mission: Join us as we carry her mission forward and support our neighbors still in the fight.
- Remind the World: This race serves to remind the world that pink doesn't define us. People do.
- Motto: Let's make pink just a color for Brittany.
- Race Details: Please note: This race will not be officially timed.
Event Information
Date: October 18, 2026
Location: 701 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC
For more information and to register, visit: Let's Make Pink Just a Color
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