Cardinal Color Run
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Monroe, North Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and exhilarating experience at the Cardinal Color Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Monroe, Union! This exciting 5-kilometer race invites participants of all ages to run, walk, or jog while being showered in colorful, non-toxic powder. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for everyone—just remember to wear white at the starting line to fully embrace the colorful transformation as you cross the finish!
Hosted by the Union Academy High School Student Council and the Varsity Cross Country team, the Cardinal Color Run aims to promote health and community spirit while supporting a great cause. Fifty percent of the proceeds and all donations will benefit Victory Junction, a wonderful organization dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for children with serious illnesses. Don't miss your chance to participate—register by April 8, 2026, to lock in your price and guarantee a race t-shirt. Race-day registration will be available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM on May 2, so gather your friends and family, and get ready to make unforgettable memories!
Hosted by the Union Academy High School Student Council and the Varsity Cross Country team, the Cardinal Color Run aims to promote health and community spirit while supporting a great cause. Fifty percent of the proceeds and all donations will benefit Victory Junction, a wonderful organization dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for children with serious illnesses. Don't miss your chance to participate—register by April 8, 2026, to lock in your price and guarantee a race t-shirt. Race-day registration will be available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM on May 2, so gather your friends and family, and get ready to make unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
Back by popular demand! Union Academy High School Student Council and the Varsity Cross Country team are partnering up with the UA Foundation to put on UAs first ever Cardinal Color Run. Our color run is a 5-kilometer race where participants are covered in colored powder while running, walking, or jogging. The powder is non-toxic, gluten-free, and safe for people and pets of all ages and it washes away easily. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. Fifty percent of the proceeds and all donations will be donated to Victory Junction [https://victoryjunction.org/about/].
THINGS TO KNOW:
* Two age groups: 13+ and 12 & under
* Race registration deadline is 4/8/26 TO LOCK IN PRICE AND GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT
* Registration after the 4/8/26 deadline will result in price increase of $5 AND NO GUARANTEE OF T-SHIRT
* REGISTRATION ENDS ON 4/18/26
* Race-day registration will open back up at 6:00 am until 8:00 am on 5/2/26
* Race-day check-in for all runners begins at 7:00 am on 5/2/26
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?
* Wear white clothing to make the colors stand out
* Wear a bandana, goggles, and/or sunglasses to keep the powder out of your face and/or to cover your nose and mouth
* Tutus are encouraged!
THINGS TO KNOW:
* Two age groups: 13+ and 12 & under
* Race registration deadline is 4/8/26 TO LOCK IN PRICE AND GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT
* Registration after the 4/8/26 deadline will result in price increase of $5 AND NO GUARANTEE OF T-SHIRT
* REGISTRATION ENDS ON 4/18/26
* Race-day registration will open back up at 6:00 am until 8:00 am on 5/2/26
* Race-day check-in for all runners begins at 7:00 am on 5/2/26
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?
* Wear white clothing to make the colors stand out
* Wear a bandana, goggles, and/or sunglasses to keep the powder out of your face and/or to cover your nose and mouth
* Tutus are encouraged!
Races
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5K - Age 13+
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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5K - Age 12 and Under
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
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5k - Stroller Participant With T-Shirt
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$13.72
This event is for one child in a stroller. Cost is for t-shirt. -
5k - Stroller Participant (No-T-Shirt, Just Waiver, Free)
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
This event is for one child in a stroller. No t-shirt desired. Free event.
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675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd., Monroe, 28110, NC, United States
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