LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC
- Distance
- Live Life in Color 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)
From the Organizer
RC3, Recovery Concepts Community Center (non-profit), is a community center located in Wilson, NC, for people who are in recovery from alcohol and other substances. Live Life in COLOR!! This color-filled run celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. The run begins at the Greater Wilson Rotary Park in Wilson, NC and goes through the Cavalier Terrace neighborhood on Saturday, September 12th, at 8am. Come run a 5k or 1 mile fun run and support the substance use prevention and recovery support efforts in Wilson County. This event is open to pets and strollers. We welcome families, groups and individual runners.
*All color used during the run is non-toxic and not harmful if ingested.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Now til July 30, 2025
- 5k - $35, 1-Mile -$15
July 31, 2025 until day of race
- 5k - $40, 1-Mile - $20
*Must register by August 16th to guarantee a shirt and swag bag
Awards/Categories none
Course
The route is set in the Cavalier Terrace neighborhood of Wilson, NC. There are no hills and plenty of shade. This scenic route can be enjoyed by all levels of runners.
Parking
There is limited parking at the park itself, but there is plenty of street parking across from the starting line.
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
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilson 3 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilson, NC
Population
47,740
as of 2023
Elevation
131 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 49 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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Days to train
- Race
- LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run?
- LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run is a running race held in Wilson, North Carolina on September 12, 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 LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Wilson, North Carolina at 1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run
Sep 12, 2026