Pink & Teal Challenge

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: Rochester, NY; Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Road, 14623
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk for a cause at the Pink & Teal Challenge, featuring a lively costume contest and supporting the Breast Cancer Coalition.

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For a Cause

Great for

For a Cause
All Genders Welcome
Women’s Focus

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the annual Pink & Teal Challenge in Rochester, NY, supporting the Breast Cancer Coalition. Choose between an in-person 5K run or walk at Monroe Community College, or participate virtually. Embrace the spirit with a costume contest, offering prizes for the best individual and team outfits. This event welcomes all ages, with free entry for children five and under, making it a meaningful and enjoyable experience for the whole family.

What to expect

An in-person 5K run or walk, with an optional 2-mile shortcut for walkers.
A crowd warm-up led by VAULT before the race.
A fun costume contest with prizes for the best individual and team outfits.

Standout details

Costume contest with prizes
Supports Breast Cancer Coalition
Free entry for children 5 and under
Age group awards and bragging rights

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 9:30 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 9:45 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 2 more options

3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 9:30 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Oct 27, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

Join us for our annual Pink & Teal Challenge Walk/Run in-person or virtually!

In-person participants are invited to join us at Monroe Community College Saturday, May 9th.

5k Run: 9:30 am. Walk: 9:45 am. (Option: 3.1 or 2 mile shortcut!). Crowd warm up starts at 9AM led by VAULT .

CHILDREN 5 and Under are FREE and do not need to be registered! (Humans only. Sorry, no pets!) There will be NO event day registration for this event, so please plan accordingly.

ATTENTION In-Person Participants! Take part in our Costume Contest! Prizes will be given out for BEST INDIVIDUAL and BEST TEAM Costume(s)! Grab your boas, tutus, etc. and join the FUN!

Any runner registering between May 6th-8th will have to wait 24 hours after registering to receive their chipped bib.

Virtual participants may complete their event anytime between 5pm on Friday, May 8th and midnight on Sunday, May 10th.

VIRTUAL 5k Run participants' times will not be considered for their specific age brackets as we are unable to corroborate time and distance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and will gladly switch your registration to the in-person 5k by request.

* The winner of each of the following Age Groups will receive a small token and "Bragging Rights" : 5-15 years, 16 - 25 years, 26 - 35 years, 36 - 45 years, 46 - 55 years, 56 - 65 years, 65+.

NOTE: The Overall Winner takes the place of the 1st person in their age group. Age Groups are subject to change based on registration numbers.

To learn more about our organization visit: Breast Cancer Coalition

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