Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Salem, Illinois
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Salem, Marion! This vibrant event is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, whether you plan to walk, jog, or run. The competitive 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by a non-competitive walk/run at 9:05 AM, ensuring everyone can join in at their own pace. Throughout the course, you'll be showered with colorful powders, celebrating courage, healing, and community connection.
But the fun doesn't stop there! The event features a full day of activities, including a Kids Corner, family resource area, live music, entertainment, and a Touch-a-Truck experience. Local vendors and food trucks will be on-site to provide delicious options, and inspiring guest speakers will share their stories. Color, Courage & Change is more than just a race; it's a movement supporting survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, and prevention education. Dress in white, leave covered in color, and stand with us to promote awareness, hope, and change!
But the fun doesn't stop there! The event features a full day of activities, including a Kids Corner, family resource area, live music, entertainment, and a Touch-a-Truck experience. Local vendors and food trucks will be on-site to provide delicious options, and inspiring guest speakers will share their stories. Color, Courage & Change is more than just a race; it's a movement supporting survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, and prevention education. Dress in white, leave covered in color, and stand with us to promote awareness, hope, and change!
Organiser's Description
This 5K is open to all ages and abilities, whether you walk, jog, run, push a stroller, or cheer from the sidelines. Participants will be showered in vibrant color along the route as we celebrate courage, healing, and community connection.
The competitive race will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the non-competitive walk/run at 9:05 AM, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace.
The event kicks off with the Color Run/Walk and continues with a full day of activities, including
Kids Corner & Family Resource Area
Music and entertainment
Touch-a-Truck
Local vendors and food trucks
Guest speaker(s)
Community organizations and resources
Color. Courage. Change is more than a race its a movement. Proceeds from this event help support free, confidential services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocacy, counseling, and prevention education.
Come covered in white, leave covered in color, and stand with us as we promote awareness, hope, and change.
The competitive race will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the non-competitive walk/run at 9:05 AM, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace.
The event kicks off with the Color Run/Walk and continues with a full day of activities, including
Kids Corner & Family Resource Area
Music and entertainment
Touch-a-Truck
Local vendors and food trucks
Guest speaker(s)
Community organizations and resources
Color. Courage. Change is more than a race its a movement. Proceeds from this event help support free, confidential services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocacy, counseling, and prevention education.
Come covered in white, leave covered in color, and stand with us as we promote awareness, hope, and change.
Races
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Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.00
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Location
925 N. Broadway Ave., Salem, 62881, IL, United States
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