Event: 5k Fun Walk/Run Date : October 23, 2026 Course : Woodruff Park https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6626017012/ Cost : $30 for walkers 12 years of age and older (includes t-shirt) $40 for runners (includes t-shirt and winners medal for specific age group) ***Price increases on Saturday, October 11th to $35 for walkers and $45 for runners. Register by Sunday, October 11th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and correct size. No guarantee of t-shirt after October 11th. Registering after October 11th DOES NOT GURANTEE A T-SHIRT. ***Packet pick-up is Thursday, October 22nd 12 pm-6pm place: Cunningham Center ***Race day registration/late packet pick-up begins at 4pm at Woodruff Park Survivor parade begins at 5:45 pm. Line up at 5:30 pm. Check in at WCGCC table. Program starts: 6pm Run/Walk starts at 6:30pm The West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition (WCGCC), a not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) organization presents the 16th Paint the Town Pink 5k Fun Walk/Run our annual fundraiser. This event benefits
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2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run 2026 — Columbus, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Columbus, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
