2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run

The Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run begins in the evening at Woodruff Park in Columbus, Georgia. A survivor parade precedes the 6:30 p.m. run and walk. This October 5K offers separate fun-run and fun-walk options, allowing participants to race the distance or walk. The West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition presents this annual fundraiser. Early registrants receive event shirts. The route is within Woodruff Park. Runners are timed, and age-group winner medals are awarded for the run category. The event benefits the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund, which aids eligible local individuals and families undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation treatment. All proceeds remain within the community. The survivor parade provides a clear focus before the 5K commences.