Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k
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Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k : Little Rock, Arkansas
The 501 Sole Runners present the inaugural Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer on September 5, 2026, at Rebsamen Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. The event is a community-focused series of running and remembrance options intended to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and to assist Arkansas families facing treatment-related challenges. Proceeds will assist families navigating pancreatic cancer treatment.
Event options include a range of race formats and tributes:
- 3 Miles
- 1 Miles
- 3 Miles (virtual)
- Remembrance yard signage along the race course
Registration for the in-person 3 Mile event includes a race bib, timing chip, a commemorative shirt, and a finisher medal; participants must be present on race day to receive all items. The in-person 1 Mile registration includes a race bib, timing chip, and finisher medal. The virtual 3 Mile registration includes a commemorative shirt, finisher medal, and flat-rate shipping; virtual participants may upload results using tracking apps such as Strava, Nike Run Club, or Garmin. The Remembrance Marker option offers personalized yard signs placed along the course as a visible tribute to loved ones affected by pancreatic cancer.
Team registration options allow participants to create or join a team during registration. A special Memorial Mile will honor those who have battled pancreatic cancer and those remembered in love. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
