Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $35 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 9, then $35 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Kentucky ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kentucky runs 35:51, about 11:32 a mile, based on 299 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:30 and men in 31:06.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
164 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (Appalachian Timing Group (APTiming)) for Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:44 or better, the top quarter in 26:51, and half the field in 34:57; the last tenth came in after 57:20.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 43:03 or better, the top quarter in 52:39, and half the field in 58:55; the last tenth came in after 1:18:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:34 | 19:34 |
| 20-29 | 29:18 | 17:35 |
| 30-39 | 38:10 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 28:57 | 40:28 |
| 50-59 | 32:11 | 28:24 |
| 60-69 | 58:52 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Kentucky 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:51, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 164 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 760 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Kentucky ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 158 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:57 and the winner ran 17:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:51, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 164 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41501.
From the organizers
9:00 AM. We're doing it again! This year is Bigger and Better!
The beloved 5K returns in 2026! This year's event is hosted by Pikeville Medical Center and the Pike County Health Department. This cherished community event is back, and there's a distance for everyone.
Choose the 5K Run/Walk or the 1-Mile Walk, whether you're chasing a personal best or strolling alongside family.