The Foundation for Marshall Medical Centers is excited to present the 14th Annual Pink Pumpkin Run: PINK ON PARADE to benefit mammography and cancer services at Marshall Medical Centers. The race will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 starting and ending at the Guntersville Civitan Park and will include the traditional in-person 5k, 10k and 1 Mile Run Run!
The event will feature a 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Fun Run, early registration and packet pick up, music, children's activities and the popular Pink Pancake Brunch. Remember, you don't have to run, just participate for a good cause!
Registration fees
5K Closed
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Adult
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$30.00
Adult (18+ years)
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$35.00
Adult (18+ years)
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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5K Survivor Closed
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Breast Cancer Survivor
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$25.00
Breast Cancer Survivor
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$30.00
Breast Cancer Survivor
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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5K Student Closed
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18 and younger
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$25.00
18 and younger
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$30.00
18 and younger
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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FUN RUN Closed
Online registration closed-
Adult
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$25.00
Adult (18+ years)
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$30.00
Adult (18+ years)
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
Adult
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$35.00
Adult (18+ years)
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$40.00
Adult (18+ years)
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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10K Survivor Closed
Online registration closed-
Breast Cancer Survivor
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$30.00
Breast Cancer Survivor
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$35.00
Breast Cancer Survivor
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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10K Student Closed
Online registration closed-
18 and younger
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$30.00
18 and younger
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$35.00
18 and younger
Oct 1 – Oct 21
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FUN RUN Survivor Closed
Online registration closed-
Breast Cancer Survivor
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$20.00
Breast Cancer Survivor
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$25.00Oct 1 – Oct 21
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FUN RUN Student Closed
Online registration closed-
18 and younger
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$20.00
18 and younger
Jun 23 – Oct 1 -
$25.00Oct 1 – Oct 21
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Create Pledge Page Closed
Fundraise Only. If you don't want to race and don't want a t-shirt but would like to support our cause, create a pledge page here to fundraise online!
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FREEJun 23 - Oct 21
Sleep In Option (T-Shirt Only) Closed
If you want to support our cause but simply aren't interested in getting up to race, consider the Sleep In Option. All sleep in registrants will receive a race t-shirt and enjoy the cozy comforts of your own bed race morning. Shirt shipping is NOT included in the Sleep-In Option registration price, but is an optional add-on. Or, you may pick up your shirt at any of our packet pickup dates.
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$25.00Jun 23 - Oct 21
Event FAQ's for Runners
Thank you for registering for the 14th Annual Pink Pumpkin Run: Pink on Parade! We are looking forward to a great day for breast cancer awareness and prevention in Marshall County! For the official schedule of events, please visit www.pinkpumpkinrun.com.
Registration and Packet Pick-ups will be held on the following days:
- Thursday, October 19 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Main Channel Brewing's Pink Pint Night in Guntersville
- Friday, October 20 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the Guntersville Rec Center Multi-Purpose Room
- Saturday, October 21 from 7:15 - 8:45 am at the Guntersville Civitan Park
A few other reminders for the event:
WEATHER: We are thankful for a beautiful forecast of sunshine and highs in the mid 70's for Saturday's event! As always, we encourage you to keep an eye on the weather and plan accordingly in terms of clothing and hydration. In the unlikely event of severe weather, the run will NOT be rescheduled. Look for any cancellation notices to be communicated via email and on social media Saturday morning by 6:00 AM. If you don't hear from us again by then, the race is on!
PARKING: Please plan to arrive early and park at the Church of the Epiphany or the ballparks on Sunset Drive in Guntersville. The Guntersville Middle School parking lot will also be open, but please leave the spaces closest to the gym open. The Civitan Park parking lot will be CLOSED to ensure the safety of the crowd. If you need special parking accommodations, please email info@foundationformmc.org
10K: The 10K will start at 9:00 am sharp from the Guntersville Rec Center. If you are running in the 10K and have not picked up your packet by Race Day, you must do so at the Civitan Park. Please be aware there is a 1 hour and 45 minute time limit on the 10K.
5K: The 5K will start at 9:15 am from the Civitan Park. Please be alert and ready to line up as soon as the 10k runners pass by. To provide the best and safest experience possible for everyone, we will be very strict about getting our competitive runners lined up ahead of children and walkers. Also, we ask all walkers to stay to the left during the entire course so the competitive runners may pass you on the right.
RUNNERS ONLY LANE: To best accommodate our runners and keep everyone safe, a RUNNERS ONLY lane will be coned off approximately 100 yards from the final right turn from Wallace onto Sunset Drive. It will be marked with signage to indicate when it begins. If you are walking, please stay left and allow our runners access to the lane.
TIMING: The 5K and the 10K are both chip timed from Start2Finish Event Management with immediate results provided to you via email and on this webpage after the event. For this reason, it is very important that you not switch bibs with other runners or change your mind about the event you are running at the last minute which would impact the results for everyone running on Saturday.
If you need to update any information such as your age or the event in which you are running (for example, you need to switch from the 10K to the 5K) please email info@foundationformmc.org ASAP! Please DO NOT CALL as your message may not be received before the event.
FUN RUN: The Fun Run is a 1 mile run/walk from the 5K start line, to Wallace Drive and back through the Finish Line chute. It will begin at 10:15 am from the Civitan Park and will not be timed. You are welcome to run the Fun Run if you have already finished the 5K or 10K.
AWARDS: The Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 11:15 am in the amphitheater.
PANCAKES AND ACTIVITIES: We are thrilled to again host the Pink Pancake Brunch, which is free to registered runners and open to others for a donation of any amount. The brunch will begin serving at 9:00 am. Children's activities such as face paiting and bounce houses will also be available from 8:30 - 11:30 am.
PHOTOS: There will be ample opportunities for individual and team photos again this year! There will also be professional race photographers from True Speed Photo on site and free downloads of all images after the event. Other candid photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page in the days following the event!
Don't forget to use #pinkpumpkinrun to share all your photos and memories from the event!
Why We Run
The proceeds from the Pink Pumpkin events will be donated to cancer care service programs at Marshall Medical Centers. The main beneficiary of the Pink Pumpkin proceeds will be the Mammography Assistance Program (MAP) at Marshall Medical Centers North and South. Through the funds provided from MAP, women who cannot afford a yearly mammogram are offered assistance. Often the concern over the loss of income because of the time away from work or the lack of transportation or gas money prevent women from having this potentially life-saving test performed on an annual basis. Through MAP we have the ability to overcome these obstacles for many women. We also run in honor and memory of loved ones who have fought the battle with cancer.
Course Descriptions
5K Course (USATF certified - AL22040JE): The 5K walk/run will begin at Guntersville's Civitan Park, travel northeast along Sunset Drive/LB Wallace Drive and return to the Civitan Park by way of newly renovated downtown Guntersville. The course is mostly flat with a couple of slight inclines and runs adjacent to beautiful Lake Guntersville. Aid stations will be located at the halfway point.
10K Course (USATF CERTIFIED - AL23033JE): The 10K course will start at the Guntersville Rec Center and travel northeast along Sunset Drive/LB Wallace Drive and return to the Civitan Park by way of Gunter and Blount Avenues. The 10K course runs through Downtown Guntersville, featuring the Whole Backstage Theater, the Guntersville Museum and the Guntersville Library. The 10K course is mostly flat with a few inclines. A water and aid station will be located at the Chamber of Commerce, Bancorp South and at the finish line. All 10K runners will need to pick up their bib numbers at the Civitan Park prior to the race.
The 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at the 5K start, run to LB Wallace Drive and back. It is not timed, but the first three male and female finishers will receive an award. Rehydration & snacks will be available before and after the races. Afterward, participants can enjoy the popular Pink Pancake Brunch - a crowd favorite! Medical support will also be available on site during the event.
Awards
Awards will be given in the 5K and 10K race for the Top 3 Overall male and female finishers, Masters, Grandmasters and in the following categories:
- 10 & Under
- 11 - 14
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 - 74
- 75 & up
Awards will be given in the 1 Mile Fun Run for the top three male and female finishers.
Create or Join a Team
Teams provide an awesome opportunity to participate in the Pink Pumpkin Run! Gather your family and friends to participate in someone's honor or memory. Join forces with your co-workers as a way for your business to send a strong message to customers, employees, members and other stakeholders that your organization cares about the health of our community. Or, rally your church of civic group to participate in a family-friendly event while gaining valuable exposure for your organization! Simply create or find the team you'd like to join during the registration process.
Fundraising Information
Sign up as a fundraiser in the Pink Pumpkin Run Challenge!
Each year hundreds of women are able to receive free mammogram screenings through the Mammography Assistance Program because of people like you. Likewise, local cancer patients are given the care they deserve at the Marshall Cancer Care Center to make it through a tough diagnosis. With your help, we can make a BIG difference in the lives of women and cancer patients in our community.
We'll provide you with tools to build your own webpage, send emails, set fundraising goals, collect donations and acknowledge your supporters. Collecting donations for this cause is fun and easy. Simply send an email to your family, friends and co-workers, post a link to your fundraising page via social media or host a mini-fundraiser with your team to make a difference.
ALL THE MONEY YOU RAISE WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS! Get started today by creating your pledge page!
Thank you, Sponsors!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Team Duvall shirt sales | $1,916.00 |
| 2 | Anonymous | $267.10 |
| 3 | Team Duvall shirt sales | $256.45 |
Top teams
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Team DuvallRaised:$2,441.25 |
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| 2 |
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Team Roschelle$502.24 Raised$350.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Team KalieRaised:$254.54 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Carrie Ann
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Carrie Ann Myers$620.83 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Kalie
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Kalie ChildressRaised: $160.60 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Edwin
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Edwin YepesRaised: $107.35 |
Event schedule
- Fri, October 20, 2023 3:00 PM - Early packet pickup and registration | Guntersville Rec Center | 3-6 pm
- Sat, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM - Pink Pumpkin Run 10K
- Sat, October 21, 2023 9:15 AM - Pink Pumpkin Run 5K
- Sat, October 21, 2023 10:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
- Sat, October 21, 2023 11:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Andrea Oliver
- Phone
- +1 256-571-8026
- Website
- Visit website
