Dolly's Color Run
Dolly's Color Run is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Powhatan, VA.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Dolly's Imagination Library in Powhatan is pleased to announce its inaugural 5K color run. This family friendly fun run will start and end at Powhatan High School, and feature celebratory color powdering stations along the way. Registrations and donations will all go toward supporting early literacy through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which sends an age-appropriate book, once a month, to each child in Powhatan, up to their fifth birthday.
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
69°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crozier, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Powhatan, VA
City Elevation
379 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Dolly's Color Run
Oct 17, 2026