
From the Organizer
The Syracuse Wawasee Chamber Color Run & Walk will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at South Shore Village as part of America’s 250th celebration. Hosted by the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the family-friendly event features a 5K & 1 mile events that you can either run or walk in, with registration beginning at 9:15 AM and the race starting at 10:00 AM. Participants can enjoy music, color stations, food and beer tents, free lemon shake-ups, patriotic activities, and tethered hot air balloon rides provided by RE/MAX. Pre-registration is $30 through June 22, or $35 on race day.
Every runner who pre-registers on or before June 22nd will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Any registrations received after June 22nd will be first come, first serve on race day. Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters, and top 3 per age division will receive prizes in the 5K; all who run the mile will receive a prize. Divisions will be gender based and consist of the following age groups:
9:15am - Registration and Packet Pickup Open
10:00am - Both Races Start
10:40am (approx) - Awards for Both Races
Call or text Brian Shepherd at 260-894-4638.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Northern Indiana Wfo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
858 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 102 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Color Run & Walk
Jun 27, 2026