Donovan Color 5K & Bobcat Dash Run/Walk
- Date Fri 8th May 2026
- Time 6:30PM CDT
- Location Donovan, Illinois
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and exhilarating evening at the Donovan Color 5K and Bobcat Dash Run/Walk on May 8, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the DHS track, bringing together families and friends for a night filled with fun and color. The festivities kick off at 6:30 PM with the Bobcat Dash, a free 1-lap run for kids aged 10 and under, followed by the main event, the Color 5K, starting around 6:50 PM. Participants of all ages can enjoy a lively 3.1-mile run/walk, complete with an official event t-shirt and race bib for just $20 ($15 for students 18 and under).
As the sun sets, be prepared to get messy as our wonderful sponsors shower you with non-toxic colors along the route! Don’t forget to bring a flashlight or headlight for safety in the dark. Plus, while you’re there, indulge your taste buds with delicious treats from the DHS Foods class bake sale and grab some stylish Donovan apparel from the DHS Business Club. Join us for a memorable evening of community spirit, fitness, and colorful fun!
As the sun sets, be prepared to get messy as our wonderful sponsors shower you with non-toxic colors along the route! Don’t forget to bring a flashlight or headlight for safety in the dark. Plus, while you’re there, indulge your taste buds with delicious treats from the DHS Foods class bake sale and grab some stylish Donovan apparel from the DHS Business Club. Join us for a memorable evening of community spirit, fitness, and colorful fun!
Organiser's Description
REGISTER BY MAY 1, 2026 TO ENSURE AN OFFICIAL 2026 DHS COLOR RUN T-SHIRT!
THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT FUN, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON THE EVENING OF MAY 8TH.
BOBCAT DASH BEGINS AT 6:30 PM
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10 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
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FREE OF COST W/RACE BIB (DOES NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT)
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ONE LAP AROUND THE DHS TRACK
COLOR 5K BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 6:50 PM (AFTER BOBCAT DASH)
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OPEN TO ALL AGES
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3.1 MILE RUN/WALK
*
INCLUDES A T-SHIRT & RACE BIB
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$20 (STUDENTS 18 & UNDER $15)
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, THIS RACE WILL BE IN THE EVENING. IT WILL BE GETTING DARK, SO BE CAREFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING ANY HEADLIGHTS OR FLASHLIGHTS. OUR AWESOME SPONSORS WILL BE COVERING THE RACE PARTICIPANTS IN NON-TOXIC COLOR, SO BE PREPARED TO GET DIRTY!
ALONG WITH THE RUN/WALK FUN, THE DHS FOODS CLASS WILL HOST A BAKE SALE WITH VARIOUS FRESH MADE TREATS, AS WELL AS THE DHS BUSINESS CLUB WILL BE SELLING DONOVAN APPAREL.
WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN.
THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT FUN, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON THE EVENING OF MAY 8TH.
BOBCAT DASH BEGINS AT 6:30 PM
*
10 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
*
FREE OF COST W/RACE BIB (DOES NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT)
*
ONE LAP AROUND THE DHS TRACK
COLOR 5K BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 6:50 PM (AFTER BOBCAT DASH)
*
OPEN TO ALL AGES
*
3.1 MILE RUN/WALK
*
INCLUDES A T-SHIRT & RACE BIB
*
$20 (STUDENTS 18 & UNDER $15)
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, THIS RACE WILL BE IN THE EVENING. IT WILL BE GETTING DARK, SO BE CAREFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING ANY HEADLIGHTS OR FLASHLIGHTS. OUR AWESOME SPONSORS WILL BE COVERING THE RACE PARTICIPANTS IN NON-TOXIC COLOR, SO BE PREPARED TO GET DIRTY!
ALONG WITH THE RUN/WALK FUN, THE DHS FOODS CLASS WILL HOST A BAKE SALE WITH VARIOUS FRESH MADE TREATS, AS WELL AS THE DHS BUSINESS CLUB WILL BE SELLING DONOVAN APPAREL.
WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN.
Races
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5K Color Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 8th May 2026 (6:50PM CDT)
$22.20
*Start time is approximate, 5K begins after the Bobcat Dash. -
Student Price 18 and Under for the 5K
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 8th May 2026 (6:50PM CDT)
$16.90
Students from any school, 18 years of age and under. *Start time is approximate, 5K begins after the Bobcat Dash. -
Bobcat Color Dash (Race Bib Included) FREE Registration
Fri 8th May 2026 (6:30PM CDT)
Free
The Bobcat Dash is a FREE run for children 2nd grade and under (approximately 10 years of age) that will take place on the track prior to the 5K.
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