Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K · Because One Matter Splash & Dash Color 1 Mile Run
From the Organizer
🎉 Get Ready to Splash, Dash & Celebrate With Purpose 🎉
We’re excited to invite you to our 4th Annual Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day. And this year… we’re taking it to the next level.
Yes, it’s still a color-filled, high-energy experience—but now it’s also a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier 5K. So whether you’re coming to run fast or just get covered in color, we’ve got you.
Race day registration will be available for $40 (ages 10 and up)
💛 WHO WE ARE
Because One Matters exists to serve, love, and equip children and youth impacted by foster care. We’re not just providing resources — we’re investing in future doctors, teachers, leaders, and world-changers. 💪✨
Learn more or get involved: www.becauseonematters.org
🏃♀️ THE RUN
This year’s event includes a certified 5K (Peachtree Road Race Qualifier) along with our signature color run experience.
Whether you’re chasing a qualifying time or just here for the fun, you’ll move through color stations that make this race unlike any other.
We’ll kick things off with a high-energy warm-up and end with a celebration you won’t want to miss.
🚗 NEW THIS YEAR
We’re partnering with Beyond the Ribbon to bring some of the coolest cars around for a fabulous car show.
Trust us—you’ll want to make time to check these out.
🎪 FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE
Not running? No problem—come for the fun and stay for the experience.
Enjoy:
🎈 Bounce House
🎨 Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
🎧 Live DJ
🎁 Raffles & Giveaways
🍧 Snacks & Refreshments
🚗 Car Show
🛍️ Local Vendors
🎉 And More Fun for the Whole Family
🏃♂️ REGISTRATION INFO
Early bird: $25 per person
60 days out: $30 per person
30 days out: $35 per person
👧 Kids 9 & under: FREE for both the 5k and 1 mile (automatically applied at checkout)
👯♀️ Teams of 5 or more: $20 per person
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors—this is a day to connect, have fun, and make an impact together.
👕 WHAT TO WEAR
Each registered participant will receive a white t-shirt—perfect for showing off those color splashes.
Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy, and consider:
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧣 Bandana
📱 Phone protection (plastic bag or case)
🧺 WHAT TO BRING
✔️ Towel or change of clothes
❌ Leave valuables at home
📱 Bring a way to protect your phone—the color will get everywhere
🎨 THE COURSE
Each color station brings a new burst of color and energy. Run it, walk it, dance through it—just don’t leave clean.
This is your chance to have fun while supporting something that truly matters.
Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready for a day full of energy, connection, and purpose.
We’re taking it to the next level—and we can’t wait to see you at the finish line.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Peachtree Ap, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lawrenceville, GA
Elevation
995 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day?
- Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day is a running race held in Lawrenceville, Georgia on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Lawrenceville, Georgia at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day
Jul 25, 2026