Click Here To Register
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball head coach
A.W. Hamilton will serve as the grand marshal of the second NEON Night Run/Walk, A Paint the Town Pink Event, on Oct. 3 in Richmond.Â
Â
Paint the Town Pink started in 2009 as a community campaign to increase cancer awareness, prevention and treatment throughout Madison County. Through the generosity expressed to the campaign, more than $150,000 has been donated to support local initiatives that align with the campaign's mission since its inception.
Â
The NEON Night Run/Walk is a partnership between Baptist Health Richmond, the City of Richmond and EKU.
Â
Community members and race participants are also invited to enjoy a block party in the Mill District throughout the Water Street area from 7-10 p.m.
Â
The race will start at 8 p.m. on Water Street.Â
Â
Participants will run or walk through downtown Richmond under the evening sky adorned in neon colors to light up the night. Awards will be given for the top-3 overall male and female finishers. There is a $35 fee for participation in the NEON Night Run/Walk.
Â
Race participants who register by Sept. 19 will receive a special race event shirt.
Â
To register for participate in the race, visit
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Richmond/NEONNightRunWalkAPainttheTownPinkEvent.
Â