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Surviving the Color Newton

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
5K
Price
$25
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From the Organizer

Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham, IL! 

This run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Serving the surrounding counties.

This is the 5th Surviving the Color event benefitting the Newton, IL division of Team of Mercy. This event is to raise funds and awareness for our Chapter of Team of Mercy to better help those in need in our local community.

Race Day Schedule:
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:45 a.m. - Pre-Race Ceremony
9:00 a.m. - Race Starts!
10:30 a.m. - Course Closes
11:00 a.m. - Closing Ceremony

All Participants will receive:
- An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*
- A custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it**
- 8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!
- Post-race refreshments

* The t-shirt cut off is September 5th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt
** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is August 31st. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib#.

Children 8 & under can participate with a registered parent / guardian for free. However they will not receive race materials. You must be registered in order to receive any race materials.

We Want To Give A Huge Shoutout to Our Sponsors For Helping Make This Event Possible!

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

57°

Chance of Rain

25%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Effingham 3sw, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 7:09 PMDaylight 12h 36m

Host City

About Effingham, IL

Population

12,258

as of 2023

City Elevation

582 ft

Nearest Airport

DEC

Decatur Airport · 52 mi

Major Hub

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 101 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

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Race
Surviving the Color Newton
Date
September 12, 2026

From Endurance Grid

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Surviving the Color Newton?
Surviving the Color Newton is a running race held in Effingham, Illinois 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 Surviving the Color Newton?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois at 1325 Outer Belt W. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Surviving the Color Newton?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Surviving the Color Newton

Sep 12, 2026

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