The Carthage Charitable 5K Color Fun Run
The Carthage Charitable 5K Color Fun Run is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Carthage, MO, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (14 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Carthage Charitable Color 5K Fun Run
Lace up your sneakers, and get ready for a morning packed with fun, fitness, and unforgettable color at the Carthage Charitable Color 5K Fun Run!
Whether you're running for a personal best, jogging with friends, or taking a leisurely walk with family, this event is all about having a great time while supporting an amazing cause. Along the course, participants will be showered with vibrant colored powder, transforming everyone into a walking rainbow by the finish line! The more you run, the more colorful you'll become.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome, so bring your family, friends, coworkers, and plenty of team spirit. Expect music, laughter, colorful photo opportunities, and a high-energy atmosphere from start to finish.
Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the LaVerne Williams Children's Christmas Party, helping provide gifts, joy, and holiday memories for children in our community. Every registration and donation helps make the Christmas season brighter for local families.
Run. Walk. Get Covered in Color. Make a Difference.
Join us as we turn every step into holiday magic for local children. We can't wait to see you at the starting line—and covered in color at the finish line!
Same Day Registration: 7:30 (no shirt guaranteed)
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
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carthage, MO
Population
15,513
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,035 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Carthage Charitable 5K Color Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
14
Days to train
- Race
- The Carthage Charitable 5K Color Fun Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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The Carthage Charitable 5K Color Fun Run
Sep 12, 2026