Events Around The Bay

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Fore Her Pink Run 5K Returns Jan. 31 at Baytowne Wharf

Fore Her’s annual Pink Run 5K and Walk returns Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Miramar Beach. The timed 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and benefits Fore Her’s mission of providing financial assistance to Emerald Coast breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Participants may run or walk the 5K, followed by the Survivors’ Stroll, a celebratory walk for breast cancer survivors.

Post-race, an After Party will feature a DJ, photo booth, breakfast bites and prizes.

Early-bird 5K registration is $50 through Jan. 5 and includes a free race T-shirt. Registration increases to $60 after Jan. 6, plus the cost of a race T-shirt. Breast cancer survivors may register for $45, and the Survivors’ Stroll is free. Register at PinkRunBenefitingForeHer.itsyourrace.com.

Packet pickup is Friday, Jan. 30, from 3-5 p.m., and race morning from 7-8 a.m. at Baytowne Wharf’s Village Stage. Complimentary parking is available in the lot north of the Village, past Hotel Effie.

For sponsorship information, visit foreher.org/pinkrun or email Amy@foreher.org.

Run, Celebrate and Give Back at Christ Our Redeemer’s Valentine 5K, Fun Run and Festival

Join Christ Our Redeemer Church on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, for its annual 5K, Children’s Fun Run and Festival. In honor of St. Valentine, this year’s event features an expanded festival and a new partner challenge.

Pair up with a spouse, friend, colleague or neighbor and enjoy a fun, festive and faith-filled morning together. The celebration will include lively music, food trucks, a gift card raffle, and games hosted by Cub Scouts Pack 553, COR ministries, and local families. Mardi Gras-inspired costumes are encouraged.

The course is flat and fast, strollers are welcome and all 5K and partner challenge runners and walkers will receive five complimentary festival tokens and one drink ticket. The 5K Run & Walk begins at 9 a.m., followed by the festival at approximately 9:15 a.m. The Children’s Fun Run takes place at 10 a.m.

Register early before Jan. 18 to receive discounted pricing and a T-shirt. Early registration is $35 for the 5K, while the Partner Challenge is $65 and includes registration for two participants. Prices increase after Jan. 18. The Children’s Fun Run is $10.

Proceeds benefit the Christ Our Redeemer Building Community Fund. Funds raised support the parish’s building efforts, allowing staff and volunteers to continue offering existing programs and introduce new events that serve both the parish and the local community. These programs include feeding the hungry through Thanksgiving food drives and senior meals, Bible studies that share Jesus’ love, community gatherings and celebrations, and youth activities that uplift people of all ages and stages of life.

For more information and to register, visit www.corcatholic.org/5k.