Easley 5K Color Dash
Easley 5K Color Dash is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Easley, SC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (35 days to go)
- Location
- 154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley, SC
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Location
Easley High School
154 Green Wave Blvd
Easley, SC 29642
Get ready to race through color at the Easley 5K Color Dash, happening on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at Easley High School! Presented by Spero Financial, this fun-filled 5K is a vibrant celebration of community, wellness, and giving back.
This year's event will benefit Easley High School Cross Country and help support the creation of the new inclusive playground coming to Downtown Easley. Every registration helps fund local students and supports a playground designed for children of all abilities to learn, play, and connect.
The race begins at 7:30 AM, taking participants on a colorful journey through the Easley High School campus. Along the route, runners and walkers will be showered with vibrant bursts of color, creating an unforgettable experience for participants of all ages.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a walk with family and friends, or simply looking for a fun way to support your community, the Easley 5K Color Dash is the perfect event for you.
Please note that this is a fun run, not a timed 5K.
Registration
$30.00 per person
T-shirt guaranteed for all participants who register by August 23rd, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Race Day Registration: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM onsite
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Larry Bagwell Gym
111 Walkers Way
Easley, SC 29642
Contact
Danielle Hess
Program & Events Director
City of Easley
dhess@cityofeasley.com
Throw on your brightest white attire, gather your friends and family, and get ready to be covered in color while supporting two meaningful community initiatives. Together, we can help support Easley High School Cross Country and build a more inclusive future for Downtown Easley.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
5K Map at Easley High School
https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race184131-customSectionAttachment682e174ff2c2c1.85859911.pdf
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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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pickens, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Easley, SC
Population
23,942
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,032 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 98 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.
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Easley 5K Color Dash
Sep 5, 2026