Power of Pink 5K

Regular Entry (May 22-August 31) – $30
Late entry (September 1-Race Day) – $35
Add $10 for your dog

Groups of 5+ are encouraged and will get a discount on registration fees for the 5K. The group rate is $25 per person, groups must register under one “Team Name”. 

Friday, September 23 – 4:00-6:00 p.m. – Frog Level Brewing Company (56 Commerce Street)

Saturday, September 24 – 7:00-8:45 a.m. – Commerce Street – Frog Level in Waynesville, NC 

Our course in Frog Level will take runners from the start in front of Panacea and Frog Level Brewing on a lollipop shaped course along Sulphur Springs Road. This course is super flat with only 77 feet of elevation gain along the course.

There is one aid station at approximately mile 1.5 serving water.  There are no portajohns on the course.

Course Map/Elevation Chart

Stuff

All participants will receive a short-sleeve race shirt along with goodies from a variety of sponsors and supporters.

Gift Basket Raffle

Departments from Haywood Regional Hospital will be donating gift baskets containing a variety of goodies.  Tickets are available (12 for $20) during online registration and on site on race day (12 for $20 or $2 each).

Parking

We have two great parking options for you: the Haywood County Parking Deck on Branner Avenue or Haywood Builders Supply (100 Charles Street).  Both are .25 mile from the race site.

There is no parking on Commerce Street during the event.

Donate to Power of Pink
If you would like to contribute to the Power of Pink, please call 828-452-8343 or go to the Foundation’s website and click on the Donate tab: Haywood Health Care Foundation

Tobacco Prohibition
The Town of Waynesville has an ordinance prohibiting the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes in business districts, which includes the venue where this event will take place.

2021 Photos

Thanks to Paul King of Asheville for taking these photos on the course:

Batch A

Batch B

Following the race, participants may enjoy food and music, take part in the gift basket raffle and watch the awards ceremony.

Beginning at 12:00 PM, those 21 and older may receive a beer inside Frog Level Brewing by showing your race bib.  Due to Waynesville ordinances, the beer must be consumed inside the brewery or on their back patio.  Frog Level Brewing will donate $1 for every beer sold that weekend to the Power of Pink.

Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female, the top masters male and female and the top 3 male/female in the following age groups: 14&Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70&Over.

We will also award a prize for the first dog/person team to cross the finish line.

The race will utilize chip timing. Chips are located on your race bib which must be worn on the front of your race clothes.

Well behaved dogs who have current vaccinations and tags are welcome.  If you plan to run/walk with them, please make sure you register them during the online process.

We have two great parking options for you: the Haywood County Parking Deck on Branner Avenue or Haywood Builders Supply (100 Charles Street). Both are .25 mile from the race site.

There is no parking on Commerce Street during the event.

The event has a NO REFUND policy.  We do not offer deferrals.

2022 Overall Results
2022 Age Group Results

2021 5K Overall
2021 5K Age Group
2019 5K Overall
2019 5K Age Group
2018 5K Overall
2018 5K Age Group
2017 5K Overall
2017 5K Age Group
2016 5K Overall
2016 5K Age Group
2015 5K Overall
2015 5K Age Group
2011 Pink Relay
2011 4-Mile Overall
2011 4-Mile Age Groups
2010 Pink Relay
2010 4-Mile Overall
2010 4-Mile Age Groups

We are need of volunteers to staff course marshal positions and finish line.  To help us, please email Marge Stiles at marge.stiles@haymed.org.