CASA & TCAC Colorful 5k

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Texarkana, Arkansas

$10.00–$30.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant and exhilarating experience at the CASA & TCAC Colorful 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Texarkana, Miller! This exciting 3.1-mile fitness event promises a fun-filled day for runners and walkers alike, as participants will navigate through a scenic cross-country trail. The race kicks off with a spectacular color explosion, where each participant releases a bag of colorful powder into the air, creating a stunning visual display. Along the route, you'll encounter multiple color stations where you'll be showered with eco-friendly cornstarch powder, transforming your attire into a canvas of colors.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of this colorful celebration, which supports the vital services provided by CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center, benefiting over 1,300 abused and neglected children each year. Onsite registration begins at 8:00 AM, and participants are encouraged to register by April 6th to guarantee a T-shirt and color bag. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting a meaningful cause! Remember, the race will proceed even in rain, but safety is a priority, so lightning and thunder will lead

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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***