Girlfriends Run

Girlfriends Run is a fall race and walk held at the Vancouver Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington, offering half marathon, 10K, and 6K distances. Participants can walk, jog, or run, and the event is open to women, men, families, friends, teams, and workplace groups. The race supports breast cancer care in Southwest Washington and Oregon, where organizers note that breast cancer affects 1 in 7 women in the region. The waterfront is decorated in pink, and many participants wear pink attire. Funds raised benefit local programs through organizations such as Pink Lemonade Project and Susan G. Komen’s Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter. These programs provide education, early detection resources, support groups, treatment transportation, financial aid, mentorship, retreats, and care navigation. Half marathon finishers receive chocolate at the finish line, adding a small tradition to the event alongside the pink theme and fundraising.