Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Greenville, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

5K1 Mile

About the Pink Ribbon Run 2026

The Pink Ribbon Run raises money for local people dealing with breast cancer and their families. The course is certified and professionally timed, so if you are chasing a time or an age group award, the results will hold up. Age group awards go deep into the field, and there is also a free walk route for those who want to participate without entering the race.

Packet pickup and on-site registration open on race morning before the start, so you do not need to make a separate trip. The walk is free to enter, which makes it easy to bring along family members who want to be part of the day without pinning on a bib.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

203finishers

19:31winner

35:54median

1:23:01cutoff

Top 3: Joaquín Mendoza Ortiz (19:31) · Dylan Hudson (20:18) · Christopher Haro (20:52)

The Pink Ribbon Run 2026 has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/4/2026 14:00$35

1 Mile10/4/2026 14:00Free

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Common Questions About the Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Will I finish last at the Pink Ribbon Run 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:54, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:23:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Pink Ribbon Run 2026 a good first 5K?

A field of 203 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Pink Ribbon Run 2026?

The 5K winner ran 19:31 while the median finisher took 35:54. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.