From the Organizer
The Dye Hard 5K is an untimed nighttime running event that provides participants with an opportunity to have fun with friends and family while getting covered in fluorescent colored powder in the dark, under the glow of black lights. And don't forget about the post-event party with music, dancing and a colored foam pit!
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
83°
Typical Low
56°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Yakima #2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Yakima, WA
Population
96,810
as of 2023
Elevation
1,226 ft
Nearest Airport
YKM
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field · 4 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 100 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dye Hard 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dye Hard 5K?
- Dye Hard 5K is a running race held in Yakima, Washington on June 27, 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 Dye Hard 5K?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Yakima, Washington at 2200 S. 36th Ave, Yakima, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dye Hard 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dye Hard 5K
Jun 27, 2026