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Running of the Pink
Running of the Pink is a 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Virtual event held in Jamestown, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 5, 2027
- Location
- Jamestown, ND
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Location
- Jamestown, North Dakota
- Distances
- 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run, Virtual
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Rolling; ~1,400 ft above sea level (James River valley)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runningofthepink.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 60°F at the start, 69% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 8, 2026)
About the Running of the Pink
A long-running June 5K/10K in Jamestown that has raised nearly $400,000 for local breast and cervical cancer awareness and research.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Major regional charity event (19th annual in 2026); not nationally ranked
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Running of the Pink: common questions
- When is the Running of the Pink?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027.
- Where is the Running of the Pink held?
- In Jamestown, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Running of the Pink offer?
- 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Virtual.
- How many people run the Running of the Pink?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Running of the Pink?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Running of the Pink?
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Running of the Pink start?
- 9:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Running of the Pink?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Running of the Pink?
- about 60°F at the start, 69% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 8, 2026).
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