Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2025
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and color at the Fourth Annual Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Lago Mar Park in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! This vibrant event not only celebrates the spirit of Abby, a cherished friend who passed away too soon, but also supports families affected by childhood cancer. Participants of all ages are invited to join in the excitement of this non-competitive 5k run/walk, featuring colorful stations that will brighten your day!
Registration opens on September 1st, with entry fees set at just $25 for adults and $15 for participants aged 18 and under. Everyone will receive a stylish white race T-shirt and sunglasses to wear during the run. This year, all proceeds will benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation, EDMARC, and Abby’s Legacy Foundation, making this event not only a celebration of life but also a chance to give back. So gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and prepare to make a difference while having a blast! Don’t miss out on a day filled with joy, community spirit, and, of course, a splash of color!
Registration opens on September 1st, with entry fees set at just $25 for adults and $15 for participants aged 18 and under. Everyone will receive a stylish white race T-shirt and sunglasses to wear during the run. This year, all proceeds will benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation, EDMARC, and Abby’s Legacy Foundation, making this event not only a celebration of life but also a chance to give back. So gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and prepare to make a difference while having a blast! Don’t miss out on a day filled with joy, community spirit, and, of course, a splash of color!
Organiser's Description
LET'S DO THIS AGAIN! WE ARE EXCITED FOR OUR FOURTH ANNUAL EVENT! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 1ST.
Join us Sunday, October 19th for the FOURTH Annual Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run honoring Abby, our beloved friend who passed away too soon along with supporting and loving ALL those affected by childhood cancer.
Our color fun run/walk, is a non-bib, approx. 5k course filled with color stations throughout. YOU CAN RUN, WALK, PUSH A STROLLER...BRING YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY & FRIENDS!! Come out and celebrate life while also giving back to foundations that helped Abby, her family and other childhood cancer fighters!!
The event is a fundraiser with all proceeds (goal being all entries and donations) to the charities St. Baldrick's Foundation, EDMARC and Abby's Legacy Foundation. All donations made here are tax-deductible. See more about our charities on our Donate Page!
The Abby Furco Memorial Color Run is fully funded by local sponsors, we are so thankful! We are looking for additional business & individual race sponsors to help cover the race costs so more money can go to charity! Please contact [email protected] for more info. LAST YEAR OUR EVENT WAS 100% COMMUNITY SPONSORED & ALL REGISTRATION FEES WENT TO CHARITY...WE HOPE TO DO IT AGAIN!!
Get a glimpse of what you are in for through the news coverage from our past years' events at
https://www.wtkr.com/news/she-had-such-a-colorful-personality-family-friends-of-leukemia-patient-raise-money-for-cancer-research
https://www.wtkr.com/news/color-fun-run-honoring-virginia-beach-teen-raises-more-than-8-000-in-first-year
EVENT ENTRY
-$25 per adult participant ($5 price increase on October 6)
-$15 per 18 and under participant
All participants will receive a white race T-shirt with logo and sunglasses to wear during the race. Sign up by midnight October 5th to guarantee your T-shirt size event day. If you register after that date, we will do our best to have your t-shirt size!
All race proceeds are will benefit Abby's Legacy Foundation, St. Baldrick's Foundation and EDMARC. Donations can be made at registration or also by clicking the Donate button linked above.
EVENT DETAILS
Date - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Location - Lago Mar Park at Back Bay, 801 Casa Verde Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Start/Finish festival at the park with course through the Lago Mar Neighborhood.
Event will take place rain or shine, watch the website, social media (see below) & registered participants will receive email if there is severe weather.
PARKING - Please come towards the park area from the Nimmo Pkwy direction. There will be parking signs and people to help direct you. We will park on the inside of the course, along Casa Verde, Santa Fe and Valle Rio Way. If you are dropping off, please drop off on Casa Verde Way.
EVENT TIMELINE
9am - 9:40am - Runner check-in
9:45am - Start line warm-up
10AM - COLOR FUN RUN START
Festival music, snacks & fun to follow.
VOLUNTEERS
Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form at XX to sign up or contact Patty at [email protected]
You will be provided a race t-shirt for helping. Volunteer check-in times will be emailed out as the race gets closer, plan on anywhere from 7am to Noon. If you want to volunteer and race, please note that on the interest form. We need many, many hands - thank you!!!
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Businesses and individuals can make a tax-deductible contribution to help us cover race costs. We offer great benefits as we are so thankful for you. Please go to https://forms.gle/3hwZMANzZMLJNjFt6 for more information.
UPDATES & INFO
Follow us on Instagram @abby.color.run or Facebook Abby Furco Memorial Color Run and your race registration email for information updates.
More about Abby's Legacy Foundation, 501c3 founded in memory of Abby to help support childhood cancer patients and families through funding research, support, hope & love go to www.abbyslegacyfoundation.org [https://www.abbyslegacyfoundation.org] or Instagram @abbyslegacyfoundation
For more on Abby's incredible journey watch this memorial special https://www.wtkr.com/news/beloved-virginia-beach-teen-fighting-cancer-passes-away or visit her site at www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbyfurco [http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbyfurco]
Thank you!!
Patty (Abbys mom), Caroline, Elizabeth, Jenna, Maggie, Izzy & Emily (our incredible student founders & planning committee)
Join us Sunday, October 19th for the FOURTH Annual Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run honoring Abby, our beloved friend who passed away too soon along with supporting and loving ALL those affected by childhood cancer.
Our color fun run/walk, is a non-bib, approx. 5k course filled with color stations throughout. YOU CAN RUN, WALK, PUSH A STROLLER...BRING YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY & FRIENDS!! Come out and celebrate life while also giving back to foundations that helped Abby, her family and other childhood cancer fighters!!
The event is a fundraiser with all proceeds (goal being all entries and donations) to the charities St. Baldrick's Foundation, EDMARC and Abby's Legacy Foundation. All donations made here are tax-deductible. See more about our charities on our Donate Page!
The Abby Furco Memorial Color Run is fully funded by local sponsors, we are so thankful! We are looking for additional business & individual race sponsors to help cover the race costs so more money can go to charity! Please contact [email protected] for more info. LAST YEAR OUR EVENT WAS 100% COMMUNITY SPONSORED & ALL REGISTRATION FEES WENT TO CHARITY...WE HOPE TO DO IT AGAIN!!
Get a glimpse of what you are in for through the news coverage from our past years' events at
https://www.wtkr.com/news/she-had-such-a-colorful-personality-family-friends-of-leukemia-patient-raise-money-for-cancer-research
https://www.wtkr.com/news/color-fun-run-honoring-virginia-beach-teen-raises-more-than-8-000-in-first-year
EVENT ENTRY
-$25 per adult participant ($5 price increase on October 6)
-$15 per 18 and under participant
All participants will receive a white race T-shirt with logo and sunglasses to wear during the race. Sign up by midnight October 5th to guarantee your T-shirt size event day. If you register after that date, we will do our best to have your t-shirt size!
All race proceeds are will benefit Abby's Legacy Foundation, St. Baldrick's Foundation and EDMARC. Donations can be made at registration or also by clicking the Donate button linked above.
EVENT DETAILS
Date - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Location - Lago Mar Park at Back Bay, 801 Casa Verde Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Start/Finish festival at the park with course through the Lago Mar Neighborhood.
Event will take place rain or shine, watch the website, social media (see below) & registered participants will receive email if there is severe weather.
PARKING - Please come towards the park area from the Nimmo Pkwy direction. There will be parking signs and people to help direct you. We will park on the inside of the course, along Casa Verde, Santa Fe and Valle Rio Way. If you are dropping off, please drop off on Casa Verde Way.
EVENT TIMELINE
9am - 9:40am - Runner check-in
9:45am - Start line warm-up
10AM - COLOR FUN RUN START
Festival music, snacks & fun to follow.
VOLUNTEERS
Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form at XX to sign up or contact Patty at [email protected]
You will be provided a race t-shirt for helping. Volunteer check-in times will be emailed out as the race gets closer, plan on anywhere from 7am to Noon. If you want to volunteer and race, please note that on the interest form. We need many, many hands - thank you!!!
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Businesses and individuals can make a tax-deductible contribution to help us cover race costs. We offer great benefits as we are so thankful for you. Please go to https://forms.gle/3hwZMANzZMLJNjFt6 for more information.
UPDATES & INFO
Follow us on Instagram @abby.color.run or Facebook Abby Furco Memorial Color Run and your race registration email for information updates.
More about Abby's Legacy Foundation, 501c3 founded in memory of Abby to help support childhood cancer patients and families through funding research, support, hope & love go to www.abbyslegacyfoundation.org [https://www.abbyslegacyfoundation.org] or Instagram @abbyslegacyfoundation
For more on Abby's incredible journey watch this memorial special https://www.wtkr.com/news/beloved-virginia-beach-teen-fighting-cancer-passes-away or visit her site at www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbyfurco [http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbyfurco]
Thank you!!
Patty (Abbys mom), Caroline, Elizabeth, Jenna, Maggie, Izzy & Emily (our incredible student founders & planning committee)
Races
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Color Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEPThe course is APPROXIMATELY 5k in distance with 4 color stations throughout. Be prepared to get covered in color!! White t-shirts and sunglasses will be distributed to all registered participants. -
Virtual Participant
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEPBe a part of the Abby Furco Memorial Color Run from afar. Your white event T-shirt, sunglasses and color packet will be sent to you the week of the event. You can then do a 5k from wherever you may be! -
Childhood Cancer Survivor/Current Patient & Family 5k Color Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 SEPAll childhood cancer patients, survivors and families are welcomed to join us at a discounted cost - we do this to support & celebrate you!! Our course is APPROXIMATELY 5k in distance with 4 color stations throughout. Be prepared to get covered in color!! White t-shirts and sunglasses will be distributed to all registered participants.
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