CASA & TCAC Colorful 5k

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Texarkana, Arkansas

$10.00–$30.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant and meaningful experience at the 10th CASA & TCAC Colorful 5K on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Texarkana, Miller! This exciting 3.1-mile fitness run/walk is more than just a race; it’s a celebration benefiting CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center, helping over 1,300 abused and neglected children each year.

Participants will kick off the event by releasing a burst of color into the air, setting the stage for a fun-filled day. As you navigate through the scenic dirt trail, you’ll encounter various color stations where you’ll be showered with eco-friendly powdered color, transforming your white shirt into a dazzling masterpiece. Onsite registration starts at 8:00 AM, and all registrants will receive a color bag and a t-shirt (while supplies last), so be sure to register by April 6th to secure yours! Join us for this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy in a colorful way!

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Races

Kids (ages 5-12) Competitive Run

Incl. T-Shirt

This race will be on the field only. It will not go into the cross country trail system. Children are welcome to wear their favorite SUPER HERO costume! Children are eligible to participate in both events with just one paid registration.

9:30 AM CDT

$10.00

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Adult Competitive 5k Run (ages 19 & Up) and Family Walk

Incl. T-Shirt (while supplies last)

Due to safety concerns, strollers WILL NOT be allowed within the cross country trail system. They will only be allowed in the open field portion of the race.

10:00 AM CDT

$30.00

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Student Pricing (ages 13-18)

Incl. T-Shirt

This is the student discount option for the Adult 5k.

10:00 AM CDT

$10.00

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Organiser's description

BENEFITING CASA FOR CHILDREN AND THE TEXARKANA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER AND THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE TO MORE THAN 1,300 ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN EACH YEAR.

The 10th CASA & TCAC Colorful 5k is a 3.1 mile fitness running/walking event on a cross county trail. The run begins on an open field and winds through a dirt trail system. The route is repeated once. The race begins with each participant releasing a bag of color into the air creating a beautiful burst of color. Stations will also be located throughout the race route where you will be showered with brightly colored powder, turning your white shirt into a color explosion. The color is made from eco-friendly food colored cornstarch.

ONSITE REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM

***REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND INCLUDES 1 COLOR BAG AND 1 T-SHIRT PER PAID REGISTRANT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.*** REGISTER BY APRIL 6TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT AND COLOR BAG.

***The race will go on in the event of rain but will be cancelled if lightning and thunder are present due to safety concerns. Those already registered will be allowed to pick up their shirts at the CASA Office from 9 am - 4 pm daily beginning the Monday following the scheduled race day***