AIWO Color Me Holi 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant AIWO Color Me Holi 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Springfield, Sangamon! This joyous event is a unique celebration of color, culture, and community, all set against the backdrop of Earth Day weekend. Participants will not only enjoy a 5K run/walk, starting at 10:00 AM, but will also be immersed in the festive spirit of Holi with music, dance, and playful color splashes.
The festivities kick off with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by a high-energy Zumba session, henna tattoo stations, and a fun zone for kids featuring face painting and arts and crafts. Each step taken during this vibrant event contributes to community gardens that promote fresh food and sustainability. With awards for top finishers in various age brackets, everyone has a chance to shine! Register by April 10th to secure your event t-shirt and be part of a day filled with joy, connection, and the promise of a greener tomorrow. Let’s run, dance, and grow together!
The festivities kick off with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by a high-energy Zumba session, henna tattoo stations, and a fun zone for kids featuring face painting and arts and crafts. Each step taken during this vibrant event contributes to community gardens that promote fresh food and sustainability. With awards for top finishers in various age brackets, everyone has a chance to shine! Register by April 10th to secure your event t-shirt and be part of a day filled with joy, connection, and the promise of a greener tomorrow. Let’s run, dance, and grow together!
Organiser's Description
THIS EARTH DAY WEEKEND WE CELEBRATE MORE THAN JUST MILES WE CELEBRATE COLOR, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND THE EARTH BENEATH OUR FEET. INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF HOLI, THE FESTIVAL OF COLORS, THIS EVENT REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED VIBRANTLY, JOYFULLY, AND TOGETHER.
AS WE RUN, DANCE TO BOLLYWOOD BEATS, AND PLAY WITH COLORS, WE ARE ALSO PLANTING SEEDS OF IMPACT. THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GARDENS SPACES WHERE FRESH FOOD GROWS, NEIGHBORS CONNECT, CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMMUNITIES FLOURISH.
EVERY SPLASH OF COLOR TODAY REPRESENTS HOPE.
EVERY STEP FORWARD SUPPORTS GREENER SPACES.
EVERY SMILE STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY.
SO LETS RUN WITH ENERGY, CELEBRATE WITH HEART, AND GROW SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER.
HAPPY HOLI, HAPPY EARTH DAY, AND LET THE COLORS FLY!
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT 'THE MOTHERLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT [https://www.motherlandcommunityproject.org/about/]'.
COLOR ME HOLI 5K RUN!
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9:00 AM - REGISTRATION
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10:00 AM - RUN/WALK
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11 AM-12 PM - JOIN THE FUN WITH HOLI COLOR-PLAY & HIGH ENERGY DANCE MOVES TO BOLLYWOOD MUSIC, IN A 30 MINUTE ZUMBA.
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11 AM-12 PM - HENNA TATTOO STATION! - EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY MEHENDI TATTOOS!
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11 AM-12 PM - KIDS FUN ZONE! - FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS, KIDS ARTS AND CRAFTS.
BOXED FOOD PICK UP.
REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.
FINISHER AWARDS INCLUDING MEDALS & CERTIFICATES FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE BRACKET (10-YEAR BRACKETS).
BOXED FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL REGISTRANTS.
EACH MILE WE COMPLETE HELPS FUND SOIL, SEEDS, TOOLS, AND EDUCATION THAT WILL EMPOWER FAMILIES AND BEAUTIFY OUR NEIGHBORHOODS.
TODAY, WE DONT JUST RUN WE PLANT POSSIBILITIES.
LETS GROW TOGETHER.
REGISTER NOW!
AS WE RUN, DANCE TO BOLLYWOOD BEATS, AND PLAY WITH COLORS, WE ARE ALSO PLANTING SEEDS OF IMPACT. THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GARDENS SPACES WHERE FRESH FOOD GROWS, NEIGHBORS CONNECT, CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMMUNITIES FLOURISH.
EVERY SPLASH OF COLOR TODAY REPRESENTS HOPE.
EVERY STEP FORWARD SUPPORTS GREENER SPACES.
EVERY SMILE STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY.
SO LETS RUN WITH ENERGY, CELEBRATE WITH HEART, AND GROW SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER.
HAPPY HOLI, HAPPY EARTH DAY, AND LET THE COLORS FLY!
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT 'THE MOTHERLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT [https://www.motherlandcommunityproject.org/about/]'.
COLOR ME HOLI 5K RUN!
*
9:00 AM - REGISTRATION
*
10:00 AM - RUN/WALK
*
11 AM-12 PM - JOIN THE FUN WITH HOLI COLOR-PLAY & HIGH ENERGY DANCE MOVES TO BOLLYWOOD MUSIC, IN A 30 MINUTE ZUMBA.
*
11 AM-12 PM - HENNA TATTOO STATION! - EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY MEHENDI TATTOOS!
*
11 AM-12 PM - KIDS FUN ZONE! - FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS, KIDS ARTS AND CRAFTS.
BOXED FOOD PICK UP.
REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.
FINISHER AWARDS INCLUDING MEDALS & CERTIFICATES FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE BRACKET (10-YEAR BRACKETS).
BOXED FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL REGISTRANTS.
EACH MILE WE COMPLETE HELPS FUND SOIL, SEEDS, TOOLS, AND EDUCATION THAT WILL EMPOWER FAMILIES AND BEAUTIFY OUR NEIGHBORHOODS.
TODAY, WE DONT JUST RUN WE PLANT POSSIBILITIES.
LETS GROW TOGETHER.
REGISTER NOW!
Races
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5K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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3K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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Holi Celebration Only
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:30AM CDT)
$38.10
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