
From the Organizer
5K or 1 mile out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail.
As participants run or walk the course, they will be dusted with colored corn starch!
T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrants before 9/4/26.
Awards will be given to Top 3 Male & Female finishers overall, plus the top finishers in each of the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
On the morning of the race, registration will begin at 7:00AM and the race will begin at 8:00AM. Please be in position to begin the race at 7:45AM
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
74°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
288,465
as of 2023
Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at First Pentecostal Church Color Blast, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Bull City Fit Fun Run
Less than a mile away
Pink Pony Pride Run
Less than a mile away
ACPA Race Challenges
11 miles away
Four on the Fourth
11 miles away
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 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)
First Pentecostal Church Color Blast
Oct 3, 2026