
From the Organizer
Join Montgomery's First Lady Tamika Reed and Move Montgomery for the Move MGM COLOR Run on June 13th with an 8 AM start at Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex. The event was created by Move Montgomery to promote wellness in the River Region by encouraging Montgomery residents to live healthier, happier lives. The run/walk will allow participants to exercise at their own pace while staying healthy and having fun! The event will feature running/walking the loop around Buddy Watson Park and being doused with vibrant colors at several different locations as we "Paint the Park!"
Registration for the event is FREE! There will be a run shirt available for the first 600 registrants to pick up their shirts prior to the run.
While registering for this colorful event, please take a moment to make a donation to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank to fight food insecurity!
There will be a shirt pick-up on Friday, June 12th, from 2 till 5 at Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex. Day of event registration and shirt pick-up will begin at 7 AM, warm-up exercises at 7:30 AM, and the start of the color run at 8 AM.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery 6sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
198,440
as of 2023
Elevation
198 ft
Nearest Airport
MGM
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Coming Up
2026 The Big Run 5K & 5M Presented by Brooks
Less than a mile away
Wildcat Summer Cup - June 5K
Less than a mile away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (26)
Less than a mile away
Wildcat Summer Cup - July 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Move MGM COLOR Run
Jun 13, 2026