Color Runs

Endurance Grid lists 130 color runs across the US, from August 2026 to August 2027 across 35 states.

130
Races
35
States
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Sports

The lay of the land

What a color run is

A color run is a fun run, typically a 5K, where participants are showered with colored powder along the course.

Upcoming color runs across the US are most common in September, October, and August, with the most in Michigan, Texas, Alabama, and Florida.

Color Runs by state

Alabama7California3Colorado3Connecticut3Florida7Georgia3Illinois5Indiana3Kentucky3Louisiana4Michigan14Missouri4New Jersey6New York5North Carolina6Ohio5Oklahoma4Pennsylvania4Texas10Virginia6West Virginia4Wisconsin3

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Fun Runs930Turkey Trots726Halloween Races580Holiday Races565Patriotic Races218Charity Races154New Year's Races104St. Patrick's Races91Valentine's Races88Santa Runs83Costume Races75Glow Runs70Beer Runs60Night Races23

In season

Summer 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a color run?
A color run is a fun run, typically a 5K, where participants are showered with colored powder along the course.
How many color runs are there?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 130 upcoming color runs across 35 states.
Which states have the most color runs?
The states with the most color runs on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, and North Carolina.