JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – For 11 years, the Running of the Pink has raised thousands of dollars to assist area individuals with breast and cervical cancer screenings.

The “No Excuses” program was rolled out to meet the demand for screenings and help those who couldn’t afford them. Tara Kapp, Running of the Pink organizer, stated that research by the Jamestown Regional Medical Center before the program was alarming.

Kapp says now, they’ve increased screenings from around 16 a year to more than 100 a year in Stutsman County. To help fund the program, the Running of the Pink donates all money raised through raffles, the 5k/10k and donations.

Kapp says the route is different this year with runners starting at RM Stoudt and running out to the JRMC and then back for the 5K. The 10K will go further out before looping back to the starting point.

The event in 2018 saw 710 total registered participants. Kapp says all fitness levels are more than welcome to join and those who can’t participate are encouraged to make a donation.

The 12th Annual Running of the Pink is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st in Jamestown. The event is pet friendly, has numerous prizes, and is open to anyone. Early bird registration goes through May 18th.

Cost for adults is $25, Youth 12 & Under is $20 and Seniors 60 & Over is $20.

Click here for more information on the event and to register. Find pictures and video from the 11th Annual event here.

Listen to a Full Let’s Talk About It with Tara Kapp below: