Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run
Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Watseka, IL, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Location
- 968 S 4th st, Watseka, IL
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎨 Color Run 5K Run/Walk 🌈
Get ready to run, walk, and splash your way through the most vibrant 5K of the year!
Join us for a fun-filled 5K Color Run where participants of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy a high-energy course bursting with color! As you make your way through the route, you'll be doused in brightly colored powder at every kilometer—ending in a final Color Explosion celebration at the finish line!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out for a colorful stroll with friends and family, this event is all about fun, fitness, and community spirit. Wear white to show off every splash of color, and don’t forget to bring your smile!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Watseka American Legion Park - East Entrance
⏰ Start Time: 8:00am – Check-in opens 1 hour prior
👟 Distance: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) – Run, walk, or dance your way through!
What’s included in 5k Race:
✔ Race entry
✔ Official Color Run 5K t-shirt
✔ Unforgettable memories!
What’s included in Kids Dash:
✔ Race entry
✔ Unforgettable memories!
Additional T-shirts are available for purchase in the store.
Note: This is a non-timed, family-friendly event – strollers and costumes welcome!
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
83°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Watseka 2 Nw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Watseka, IL
Population
4,630
as of 2023
City Elevation
644 ft
Nearest Airport
LAF
Purdue University Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
64
Days to train
- Race
- Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 968 S 4th st, Watseka, IL
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From Endurance Grid
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Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run
Aug 29, 2026