AIWO Color Me Holi 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating AIWO Color Me Holi 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Springfield, Sangamon! This vibrant event celebrates not just the joy of running but also the spirit of togetherness, culture, and the beauty of our planet. Inspired by the colorful festival of Holi, participants will splash through a lively 5K course while enjoying Bollywood beats and engaging in colorful festivities.
Kick off your day with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by the run/walk at 10:00 AM. Enjoy a range of exciting activities post-race, including a Henna tattoo station, a Kids Fun Zone with face painting and arts and crafts, and a high-energy Zumba session from 12 PM to 1 PM. Each step taken in this fundraiser not only brings joy but also supports local community gardens, helping to cultivate fresh food, sustainability education, and stronger neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn finisher awards, including medals for top runners in each age bracket. Register by April 10th to secure your T-shirt and be part of this vibrant celebration of life, community, and the Earth. Let's run, celebrate, and grow together!
Kick off your day with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by the run/walk at 10:00 AM. Enjoy a range of exciting activities post-race, including a Henna tattoo station, a Kids Fun Zone with face painting and arts and crafts, and a high-energy Zumba session from 12 PM to 1 PM. Each step taken in this fundraiser not only brings joy but also supports local community gardens, helping to cultivate fresh food, sustainability education, and stronger neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn finisher awards, including medals for top runners in each age bracket. Register by April 10th to secure your T-shirt and be part of this vibrant celebration of life, community, and the Earth. Let's run, celebrate, 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- BOXED FOOD PICK UP
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11 AM-12PM - 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.
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12 PM -1PM - JOIN THE FUN WITH HOLI COLOR-PLAY & HIGH ENERGY DANCE MOVES TO BOLLYWOOD MUSIC, IN A 30 MINUTE ZUMBA.
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- BOXED FOOD PICK UP
*
11 AM-12PM - HENNA TATTOO STATION! - EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY MEHENDI TATTOOS!
*
11 AM-12 PM - KIDS FUN ZONE! - FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS, KIDS ARTS AND CRAFTS.
*
12 PM -1PM - JOIN THE FUN WITH HOLI COLOR-PLAY & HIGH ENERGY DANCE MOVES TO BOLLYWOOD MUSIC, IN A 30 MINUTE ZUMBA.
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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$43.40
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3K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$43.40
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Holi Celebration Only
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (11:30AM CDT)
$43.40
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