From the Organizer
The Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk is back and ready to bring color to your life! The Color Blaze 5k will take place on August 01, 2026 beginning at 8 a.m. This event will be full of color and fun, so be prepared to get messy and have the time of your life! Everyone is welcome to attend this event as there are no age restrictions in place. Each runner will be given a t-shirt, a grab bag with all kinds of fun stuff inside, and an individual color packet. This is an untimed event because we hope people will enjoy the moment more without the pressure of finishing the race quickly.
Please note - starting this year, t-shirts will be guaranteed for all particpants, however, if you sign up after 07/22/2026 you will receive a generic t-shirt rather than the 2026 t-shirt design.
All proceeds from the Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk will go to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. The money donated will be used to bring us closer to the end of childhood cancer. We run for a day to give them hope for a lifetime.
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Le Claire L&D 14, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,718
as of 2023
Elevation
713 ft
Nearest Airport
MLI
Quad City International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 129 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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8 miles away
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8 miles away
The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois
2 miles away
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
Aug 1, 2026