Party in the Park will return to Vinton from Thursday, July 16 and run through Saturday, July 18. Speaking of running, the 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K will be on Friday night.

The Party in Pink 5K/10K  with the theme, "Brave, Strong, Beautiful 2026" will take place 

°Å¸’— When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM
°Å¸“ � Where: East Side of the Courthouse, Downtown Vinton, IA

Come run (or walk) to support Breast Cancer Awareness and the Gifts of Hope fund through the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation.

 
°Å¸â€˜Å¸ Race Options: In-Person or Virtually PINK!
°Å¸ �Æ’ ¢â‚¬ � ¢â„¢â‚¬ ¯ ¸ � In-Person Race
Join us downtown for an exciting evening 5K/10K through a brand-new course!
°Å¸ � � Start Time: 7:15 PM
°Å¸Å½â€° Awards Ceremony: Approx. 8:45 PM in front of the Vinton Courthouse
°Å¸ �… In-person results will be posted and are separate from the virtual event.

°Å¸“ ¦ Can’t attend? We’ll ship your shirt and medal for a flat $7.50 anywhere in the U.S.
       Note: T-SHIRT  GUARANTEED with registration by July 1, 2026.

°Å¸ � · SURVIVOR'S PARTY & PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP
       Thursday, July 15 | 4—7 PM
°Å¸“ �  Red Cedar Wine Bar @ The Niche — 115 W 4th Street, Vinton

       Celebrate local survivors with us!
¢Å“ ¨   Enjoy charcuterie boards and a complimentary glass of wine (while supplies last) as you pick up your race t-shirt and bib

°Å¸’ » Virtually PINK Race
Run or walk your race wherever you are between Friday, July 17 — Sunday, July 19 (by 10 PM).

°Å¸Å½ � Virtual runners will receive a t-shirt and medal (shipped post-event if requested).
°Å¸“ � Register for the Virtual Race on our website!

  °Å¸’ � Why We Run

All proceeds benefit the Virginia Gay Hospital’s GIFTS OF HOPE fund, which provides free mammograms, diagnostic services, clinic visits, co-pays, pelvic exams, and Pap tests to individuals who need financial help. Every step you take helps someone take their next step toward health.

  °Å¸Å½ ¶ Stay for the Fun!
The Party in Pink 5K/10K is part of Vinton’s Annual Party in the Park — after the race, enjoy food vendors, music, and more on the courthouse lawn!

 This event is held each year, in support of the Gifts of Hope program of Virginia Gay Hospital. This is a fund created to provide free mammograms and diagnostic services to those who need financial assistance to pay for annual health visits, testing, co-pays, and diagnostic analysis of those tests to determine next steps, as well as Pap tests and/or pelvic exams.

Party in Pink 5K Walk/Run

You can register now for this event held in conjunction with Vinton’s annual community celebration, Party in the Park. The 5K walk/run is usually scheduled for Friday evening in July. The event draws participants from several states and is often a great opportunity for family reunions. Register at: 13th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk


The funds raised are used for people who have no insurance; have a health insurance policy that does not pay for these services; and those who cannot pay the deductible or co-insurance amounts. Talk to your VGH provider if you want to use Gifts of Hope funds and it will be arranged. No Application is necessary.

The Benton County Survivor Group has become instrumental over the years in raising funds through their various activities, primarily the Party in Pink 5k race held in July. Through dedicated effort and strong leadership, they have become a real fundraising force in the fight against breast cancer. The event began during the 2009-2010 basketball season. The girls' basketball coaches and team, decided to honor breast cancer survivors and raise funds during a "Coaches against Cancer" game.

The money was donated to the Foundation and the momentum for the Gifts of Hope has grown from there.  If you would like to contribute to this fund, you may donate online.

3D Mammography

3D mammography is now available at Virginia Gay Hospital.  Donations helped to pay for a portion of this new, more accurate breast cancer detection technology. The Gifts of Hope program helps to cover the difference between standard 2D mammography and 3D screening if the patient’s insurance does not cover the cost of the 3D test.