2025 Stella's Toy Drive Color Run to Benefit Maria Fareri Children's Hospital & the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wappingers Falls, New York
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to experience a day filled with joy and vibrant colors at the 2025 Stella's Toy Drive Color Run, happening on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County! Kick off the festivities at 9:00 a.m. at the Van Wyck Trailhead, where you'll have the chance to participate in a 1-mile fun run or a 5K fun run—both designed to be fun and untimed! This exciting event is not just about running; it's an opportunity to support two wonderful causes: Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie.
Join us in spreading kindness and good vibes by bringing an unwrapped toy to donate, which will earn you a raffle ticket for a chance to win fantastic prizes. With bursts of color, laughter, and a community coming together for a heartwarming cause, this is an event you won't want to miss. Remember, whether rain or shine, the spirit of giving will be shining bright! So gather your friends and family and come ready to run, donate, and paint the town with joy!
Join us in spreading kindness and good vibes by bringing an unwrapped toy to donate, which will earn you a raffle ticket for a chance to win fantastic prizes. With bursts of color, laughter, and a community coming together for a heartwarming cause, this is an event you won't want to miss. Remember, whether rain or shine, the spirit of giving will be shining bright! So gather your friends and family and come ready to run, donate, and paint the town with joy!
Organiser's Description
Get ready to glow! Join us on Saturday, April 12th, at 9:00 a.m. for a vibrant color run to support Maria Fareri Children's Hospital & the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie! female sign Expect bursts of color, tons of laughs, and a heartwarming day for a fantastic cause. Let's paint the town (and ourselves!) with kindness!
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE!
RACE DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
Saturday, April 12th at 9 a.m.
Van Wyck Trailhead
31 Van Wyck Lane
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday 4/12 from 8:15-8:50 a.m. at the Van Wyck Trailhead
We respectfully ask that all packets be claimed by 8:50 a.m., as our team will need to move on to other race-related tasks.
FUN RUN TIMES:
9 a.m.: 1-mile fun run
9:30 a.m.: 5K fun run
Participants can run either or both of the untimed fun runs. Both courses are simple out-and-back, but please watch for the turnaround cone so you dont miss it!
DONATIONS / RAFFLES:
We will be collecting unwrapped toys, ideally from the wish list below. Each donation will earn you a raffle ticket. We will draw the raffle winners by 10:20 a.m., please hang around after your run!
Toy wishlist:
Playdoh (1-ounce containers, 3-ounce containers, Playdoh Kids, Playdoh Tools)
Crayons (8 pack, 24 pack, Jumbo Crayons)
Markers (10-pack thick, 10-pack thin)
Colored pencils (12-pack)
Watercolor set
Coloring books for all ages
Individual bottles of bubbles
Craft kits
Other Details:
Please bring any water or fuel that you may need or wish to have. Since this event is a fundraiser, we are keeping costs low.
We really appreciate your support of this fundraiser and hope to see you on Saturday, rain or shine!
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE!
RACE DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
Saturday, April 12th at 9 a.m.
Van Wyck Trailhead
31 Van Wyck Lane
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday 4/12 from 8:15-8:50 a.m. at the Van Wyck Trailhead
We respectfully ask that all packets be claimed by 8:50 a.m., as our team will need to move on to other race-related tasks.
FUN RUN TIMES:
9 a.m.: 1-mile fun run
9:30 a.m.: 5K fun run
Participants can run either or both of the untimed fun runs. Both courses are simple out-and-back, but please watch for the turnaround cone so you dont miss it!
DONATIONS / RAFFLES:
We will be collecting unwrapped toys, ideally from the wish list below. Each donation will earn you a raffle ticket. We will draw the raffle winners by 10:20 a.m., please hang around after your run!
Toy wishlist:
Playdoh (1-ounce containers, 3-ounce containers, Playdoh Kids, Playdoh Tools)
Crayons (8 pack, 24 pack, Jumbo Crayons)
Markers (10-pack thick, 10-pack thin)
Colored pencils (12-pack)
Watercolor set
Coloring books for all ages
Individual bottles of bubbles
Craft kits
Other Details:
Please bring any water or fuel that you may need or wish to have. Since this event is a fundraiser, we are keeping costs low.
We really appreciate your support of this fundraiser and hope to see you on Saturday, rain or shine!
Races
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Color Run Events (5K & 1 Mile)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & White T-Shirt for Use During Color Run
Sat 12th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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