
Color Me Plainfield 5K is a running race on September 6, 2026 in Plainfield, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Get ready, Plainfield — it’s time to turn up the energy and paint the town in every shade of fun! The Color Me Plainfield 5K is a high-energy, family-friendly run where participants get doused in vibrant color at every kilometer. Whether you're running, walking, skipping, or dancing your way through the course, this is your chance to celebrate community, fitness, and FUN!
👟 No pressure. No timing. Just color-filled good vibes.
Once you cross the finish line, the party’s just getting started! Join us for an unforgettable Finish Line Festival featuring:
🎶 Live music to keep the energy high
💃 A Zumba dance party to get everyone moving
🍔 Delicious local food trucks serving up post-run bites
Bring your friends, your family, and make sure to wear the white race T-shirt included with your registration — because by the end, you’ll be covered head to toe in color and smiles.
✨ All ages welcome. All fitness levels celebrated.
Let’s make this the most colorful day Plainfield has ever seen!
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
81°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianapolis Nwfo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
35,783
as of 2023
City Elevation
715 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Color Me Plainfield 5K
Sep 6, 2026