Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k
About this race
The 501 Sole Runners proudly present the inaugural Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5K, a community event dedicated to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer and honoring the individuals and families impacted by this disease across Arkansas.
Pancreatic cancer continues to affect far too many Arkansans, often with limited early detection options and significant financial and emotional burdens on families. This race was created to bring the community together to support awareness, advocacy, and hope while encouraging healthier lifestyles through movement and wellness.
Participants of all fitness levels are invited to walk, run, and remember alongside survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. A special Memorial Mile will honor those who have battled pancreatic cancer and those we have lost. Proceeds from the Paint the Path Purple 5K will assist families navigating pancreatic cancer treatment, easing barriers and offering support during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
Join us as we paint the path purple and take steps toward awareness, support, and hope for Arkansas families.
Register as an Individual or Team
Want to participate with friends, family, coworkers, or a community group? During registration, you can choose to join an existing team or create your own team. Team participation is a great way to honor a loved one, celebrate a survivor, raise awareness, or simply enjoy race day together.
To create a team, select "Create a Team" during registration and enter your team name. If a team has already been created, select "Join a Team" and choose your team from the list.
Teams of all sizes are welcome. Whether you're walking or running, every participant helps us Paint the Path Purple and support Arkansas families affected by pancreatic cancer.
Together, we are stronger. Register today and invite others to join your team!
Pick your distance
Running
Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Run It Your Way 5K VIRTUAL
Registration includes a commemorative shirt, finisher medal, and flat-rate shipping. Participants may upload results using a tracking device such as Strava, Nike Run Club, or Garmin.
Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k
Registration includes a race bib, timing chip, commemorative shirt, and finisher medal. Participants must be present on race day to receive all items. The race will begin promptly at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 7:05 AM.
Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 1 Miler
Registration includes a race bib, timing chip, and finisher medal. Participants must be present on race day to receive all items. The race will begin promptly at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 7:05 AM.
Remembrance Marker (Yard signage placed along the race course)
Participants have the opportunity to honor loved ones affected by pancreatic cancer by purchasing a commemorative remembrance yard sign. These personalized markers will be placed along the race course as a visible tribute to those who have battled, are currently fighting, or are remembered in love. Each sign serves as a powerful symbol of support, strength, and solidarity—creating moments of reflection for runners and spectators as they move through the course.
Kids 1-Miler, 12 and under
Registration includes a race bib, timing chip, and finisher medal. Participants must be present on race day to receive all items. The race will begin promptly at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 7:05 AM.
Kids 5k, 18 and under
Registration includes a commemorative shirt, finisher medal, and flat-rate shipping. Participants may upload results using a tracking device such as Strava, Nike Run Club, or Garmin.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Little Rock, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 5:05 PM local time (CST) in Little Rock on November 14, 2027 — 10h 22m of daylight.
Course
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