Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
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Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk/Run
The Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk/Run is an annual fundraiser presented by the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition (WCGCC). The 2026 edition takes place in Columbus, Georgia at Woodruff Park on October 23, 2026. The event supports the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund, which assists eligible local individuals and families who are receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation treatment. The organizer states that 100 percent of proceeds remain within the community.
The event offers a 5K run and a 5K walk. Runners are timed and specific age-group winners receive medals. Walker registration is listed for participants aged 12 years and older; walker and runner registration each include a t-shirt, with a guarantee of correct sizes only for registrations completed by October 11, 2026. Entry fees are listed as $30 for walkers and $40 for runners, with fees increasing after October 11 to $35 for walkers and $45 for runners.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the event at the Cunningham Center. On event day there is a survivor parade and a pre-race program, followed by the run and walk at Woodruff Park. The event is described as the 16th Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk/Run and is run as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) fundraiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
