Bellin Women's Half Marathon joins forces with Pink Pumpkin 5K

Events begin Friday for the Bellin Women's Half Marathon and Pink Pumpkin 5K in Green Bay.

On Friday, runners and walkers will gather at the KI Convention Center for a Health and Fitness Expo. It's noon-8 p.m.

The Women's Inspiration Dinner is 4:30-8 p.m., with a keynote address by Molly Parker. She's the founder of Girls on the Run International.

The half marathon and the Pink Pumpkin 5K are on Saturday. The marathon starts at 8 a.m. The 5K starts at 8:10 a.m.

Both races begin at the KI Convention Center and end on the CityDeck.

It's anticipated that 2,000 people will take part in Saturday's event.