Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 911 South 1st St West, Clyde, TX
- Distance
- Don't Run with Scissors [Age 18 and up] · Don't Run with Scissors [Youth Ages 10-17] · Don't Run with Scissors [Kids Ages 9 and below] & more
From the Organizer
🎨 Citizens EMS “Don’t Run With Scissors” Color Fun Run
Celebrating 50 Years of Service | Supporting Community Resilience
Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly event as Citizens EMS celebrates 50 years of dedicated service with our annual “Don’t Run With Scissors” Color Fun Run! This exciting day brings together fun, fitness, and community support—all while raising funds for critical emergency services and our First Responder Resiliency Program.
Whether you run, walk, or stroll, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Come dressed in your favorite superhero gear and get ready to be showered in color while supporting a meaningful cause.
In addition to the run, we’ll be hosting a Rainbow Room Essential Drive, in partnership with the Callahan County Child Welfare Board, collecting new, unused items to support children and families in crisis throughout our community.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: 911 S 1st St W, Bldg A, Clyde, TX
Check-In: 7:30 AM
Fun Run Start: 8:30 AM
Open House & After-Party: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎉 What to Expect
Color-filled fun run for all ages
Superhero-themed participation
Open House with station tours
Explore our ambulances and equipment
Live demonstrations of lifesaving tools
Free wellness checks
❤️ Why Participate
Support Local EMS: Proceeds help fund ambulance operations, equipment, and station needs
Invest in Resiliency: Supports our First Responder Resiliency Program, providing mental health resources and training
Strengthen Community: Bring families, friends, and neighbors together
Raise Awareness: Promote emergency preparedness and community health
Have Fun: Enjoy a high-energy, colorful experience for a great cause
🚑 About Citizens EMS
Founded in 1976, Citizens EMS is a nonprofit ambulance service proudly serving over 700 square miles of Callahan County. As the only immediate access to emergency medical care in many areas without a local hospital, we are committed to providing lifesaving services, education, and outreach to our community.
🎯 Our Mission for This Event
Funds raised will support:
Ambulance and equipment upgrades
Station and operational needs
Community health programs
First Responder Resiliency Program (mental health support, training, and resources)
📣 Get Involved
Participate in the run
Attend our After Party Open House event
Become a sponsor
Share your experience using #FunRunCEMS
For more information or to support the event:
📧 administrator@citizensems.net
🙌 Join Us
Be part of a day filled with color, community, and purpose. Together, we celebrate the past, support the present, and build a stronger, more resilient future.
👉 Sign up today and be a hero in your community!
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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
96°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Abilene 6ese, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clyde, TX
Nearest Airport
ABI
Abilene Regional Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 149 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 911 South 1st St West, Clyde, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K?
- Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K is a running race held in Clyde, Texas on August 1, 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 Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Clyde, Texas at 911 South 1st St West, Clyde, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Don't Run with Scissors Color Fun Run 5K
Aug 1, 2026