Pink Ribbon Run/Walk - Cedar Falls Downtown District

And we're LIVE! Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Pink Ribbon Run!

Just $30 - includes a neon pink T-shirt - and all money goes directly to helping local people who are living with breast cancer.

Share this page to let your friends know. More Iowans are being diagnosed with breast cancer, so let's show them our support by making it the biggest and best year yet!

18th Annual Pink Ribbon Run The 18th Annual Pink Ribbon Run is a 5K run/walk through beautiful downtown Cedar Falls, made possible by Warrior Sponsors including Oakridge Real Estate , GreenState Credit Union, Community Auto...

July is zooming by...and registration is almost here! Counting the days! Who's ready?!

Registration opens Aug. 1! Who's getting their team put together and ready for the 18th annual run on Oct. 5?!

The good news about breast cancer? More survivors.

The bad news? See the stats below. In our 18th year of the PRR, the biggest fundraiser for Beyond Pink TEAM, more Iowans need financial help to help them live with a new breast cancer diagnosis.

The best news? YOU can help! Sponsors are coming on board and your business can be part of it.

And, of course, you can walk or run the 5K on Oct. 5...recruit your team members now and watch for registration to open on Aug. 1!

Iowa has the fastest growing and second highest rate of new cancer in the U. S.

Beyond Pink TEAM gets one or two grant requests daily from people who need financial help due to a new breast cancer diagnosis. Check out the stats below.

Your support matters! ALL donations go directly to Iowans living with breast cancer. https://www.beyondpinkteam.org/donate-to-bpt.html

Countdown is ON!

Does your business want to get on board as a sponsor for this incredible event that brings 1,200 people to downtown Cedar Falls, all in support of those living with breast cancer?

We've had incredible sponsors for the past 17 years, and you can join the lineup. Send us a message through this page or contact us via beyondpinkteam.org

See you October 5!

Did you know that Iowa has the 15th highest rate of female breast cancer in the country? The good news is that women are living longer after diagnosis.

That makes our work even more important as we help local people living with breast cancer who face ongoing medical expenses.

Your support makes it possible! Find the ways you can donate here: https://www.beyondpinkteam.org/donate-to-bpt.html

Would you help us, once more, thank our generous sponsors? In person, in writing or right here!

Their support covers all race expenses so your registration fees and donations go directly to Beyond Pink TEAM for helping local people living with breast cancer.

Results?! We've got 'em!

**1,241 registrations this year!!*** That's just 20 short of last year's record and we are beyond thrilled to have so many. Not only that, but participants donated an additional $12,064 to Beyond Pink TEAM, more than was donated last year. That's amazing support!!

And, yes, we had some fast times for the race! See which runners finished ahead of the pack in the pics below.

Working together with your workplace to support people living with breast cancer! We love it. Thanks to Wayne Communications for being part of the .

So many volunteers to thank!!

They secured sponsorships - placed signs - hung banners - set up tables - folded T-shirts - stuffed bags - handed out race packets - served food and water - directed traffic - cheered on racers - made it all possible.

Thanks to groups from Scheels, Alpha Phi sorority, Alpha Delta Pi sorority, CF cheerleaders, West High dance team, Allen College and MercyOne...plus all the race committee volunteers who met for months to plan and execute a successful event.

Couldn't do it without each and every one of you.

The most amazing morning!

You filled downtown Cedar Falls with tangible love and support for people fighting breast cancer. We couldn't be more grateful for all who turned out. Inspiring!

So many great moments and many thank you's to share on this page today, so stay tuned for lots of great pics!

Tag your pics with ! We want to see all the fun you had!

Ready! Let's do this!

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Another option to consider for refueling after the race on Saturday! Breakfast burritos and beer, with proceeds to the cause! Thanks to Second State Brewing for supporting Beyond Pink TEAM and local breast cancer survivors.

24 hours to go, and WOW! 🙌 1,183 registered! 🙌We can't wait for Saturday!

If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late and we still have some T-shirt sizes left! Just 79 more registrations and we'll surpass last year's record. Head on over to beyondpinkteam.org and get in on the action!

We'll see you at Community Main Street for packet pickup starting at 3 pm today!

Planning ahead for how you'll refuel after Saturday's race?! Here are a couple of great options: Grab a slice of breakfast pizza from Urban Pie (survivors will have a free slice coupon) or take your race bib to Pump Haus Pub & Grill for a free bloody Mary! Check out their other great specials below!

Thankful for the Warrior Sponsorship of Bambinos and owner/breast cancer survivor Donna O'Brien's ongoing, generous support! Look for Bambinos on race morning at River Plaza - they'll have goodies for sale with proceeds benefitting Beyond Pink TEAM!

Will we reach the goal?! And set a new record??

Keep encouraging everyone you know! Saturday will be a gorgeous, crisp fall morning - perfect for creating a sea of pink to show our support, love and care for those living with breast cancer.

We are so close...178 registrations away! Thanks to each of you who already signed up! If you haven't yet, visit beyondpinkteam.org right now!

**NEW** race route for 2023!

Due to construction projects, we'll start on State Street near 2nd (see red circle on map below). Participants will head west to Main, then south on Main and State Street to 12th. There the route follows a few blocks of city streets before hitting the South Riverside Trail, looping everyone around Washington Park with its gorgeous fall colors!

We'll come off the trail at 4th Street and take a quick turn north back onto State Street for the finish in front of River Place Plaza. That's where all the post-race fun will be happening.

Can't wait to see you Saturday!

Who's excited?! Ready for next Saturday? It's going to be a beautiful, crisp fall morning to support people living with breast cancer!

Getting SO close to the goal! YOU are making it happen. Just 225 registrations away from topping the 2022 record! Another week to go - who will you tell today?! Sign up at beyondpinkteam.org!

Brand new and available to purchase at the Pink Ribbon Run!

Breast cancer education, advocacy and support are important all year round, not just during awareness month in October. That's why we have this new garden flag available! We'll sell them for the first time at the Pink Ribbon Run on Oct. 7 for $15. Plan now to get yours!

Have you noticed...downtown Cedar Falls is already starting to turn pink! Check out the sponsor banners...just one more way to say thank you to our Warrior, Strength, Courage and Hope sponsors.