POWer in Pink is back as a hybrid event and pre-cursor to Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We are hosting the inaugural in-person 5k on September 17, 2022 and the second annual virtual 26.2 month-long marathon challenge during the month of September!
Together, we can help local, Central Florida breast cancer patients, and their families, pack a POWerful PUNCH to situational poverty stemming from a breast cancer diagnosis!
In Person 5K Race
Date,Time, Location
Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM
Tiger Town at Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
The In-Person 5k will start in Tiger Town near the front gates of Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL. The course will take a quick loop around the parking lot then head out to run some of the shaded paved trails in Lake Parker Park then head back and finish at the same place you started. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the event.
There will be vendor and sponsor booths to browse while awaiting the awards presentation. Awards will be given out to the 1st place Male and Female Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), and Great Grand Masters (60+) winners, and top three Male & Female in the standard 5-year age groups (9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19... up to 80+). Best "pink-i-fied" dressed male and female participant will also receive a special award! Registered participants will receive event specific swag, race bib, AND a special offer from FITniche to redeem at ANY FITniche Running Store location. Shirts for In-Person 5k participants are guaranteed if registered by September 1st. The first 250 In-Person 5k registrants to cross the finish line will receive a finisher medal.
We know that the COVID guidelines are continuing to change and the event will be conducted within guidelines established by the CDC and state and local governments.
Virtual 26.2 Month-Long Marathon Challenge
Date, Time, Location
September 1-30, 2022
Anywhere and Any Place
For the 26.2 Virtual Month-Long Marathon Challenge, you can run/walk, bike, swim, or skate/rollerblade to complete the marathon; you choose HOW and WHERE you want to do the miles—just log and keep track of your miles! Complete the challenge indoor, outdoor, in your neighborhood or in your backyard! Miles must be completed September 1-30, 2022. Prizes provided by local sponsors will be awarded for the following categories: first breast cancer survivor/current breast cancer warrior to complete the 26.2 mile challenge, first participant to complete the 26.2 mile challenge via cycling, first participant to complete the 26.2 mile challenge via walking/running, participant to complete the most miles individually logged (over the 26.2 mile mark), oldest participant to complete the most miles individually logged (over the 26.2 mile mark), and participant with most workout posts on the POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Marathon Challenge Facebook Page. Registered participants will receive event specific swag, race bib, downloadable print-at-home log sheet, AND a special offer from FITniche to redeem at ANY FITniche Running Store location (Lakeland, Brandon, or Flatwoods) valid for three weeks after the date of packet pick up. Shirts for virtual participants are guaranteed if registered by September 1st. The first 250 virtual registrants are guaranteed a participant medal.
Together, we can help local, Central Florida breast cancer patients, and their families, pack a POWerful PUNCH to situational poverty stemming from a breast cancer diagnosis!
In Person 5K Race
Date,Time, Location
Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM
Tiger Town at Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
The In-Person 5k will start in Tiger Town near the front gates of Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL. The course will take a quick loop around the parking lot then head out to run some of the shaded paved trails in Lake Parker Park then head back and finish at the same place you started. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the event.
There will be vendor and sponsor booths to browse while awaiting the awards presentation. Awards will be given out to the 1st place Male and Female Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), and Great Grand Masters (60+) winners, and top three Male & Female in the standard 5-year age groups (9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19... up to 80+). Best "pink-i-fied" dressed male and female participant will also receive a special award! Registered participants will receive event specific swag, race bib, AND a special offer from FITniche to redeem at ANY FITniche Running Store location. Shirts for In-Person 5k participants are guaranteed if registered by September 1st. The first 250 In-Person 5k registrants to cross the finish line will receive a finisher medal.
We know that the COVID guidelines are continuing to change and the event will be conducted within guidelines established by the CDC and state and local governments.
Virtual 26.2 Month-Long Marathon Challenge
Date, Time, Location
September 1-30, 2022
Anywhere and Any Place
For the 26.2 Virtual Month-Long Marathon Challenge, you can run/walk, bike, swim, or skate/rollerblade to complete the marathon; you choose HOW and WHERE you want to do the miles—just log and keep track of your miles! Complete the challenge indoor, outdoor, in your neighborhood or in your backyard! Miles must be completed September 1-30, 2022. Prizes provided by local sponsors will be awarded for the following categories: first breast cancer survivor/current breast cancer warrior to complete the 26.2 mile challenge, first participant to complete the 26.2 mile challenge via cycling, first participant to complete the 26.2 mile challenge via walking/running, participant to complete the most miles individually logged (over the 26.2 mile mark), oldest participant to complete the most miles individually logged (over the 26.2 mile mark), and participant with most workout posts on the POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Marathon Challenge Facebook Page. Registered participants will receive event specific swag, race bib, downloadable print-at-home log sheet, AND a special offer from FITniche to redeem at ANY FITniche Running Store location (Lakeland, Brandon, or Flatwoods) valid for three weeks after the date of packet pick up. Shirts for virtual participants are guaranteed if registered by September 1st. The first 250 virtual registrants are guaranteed a participant medal.
For sponsor inquiries (scroll down), questions, or more information call 417-862-3838 or e-mail info@bcfcf.org.