Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 4th October 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Bangor, Maine
  • Price Free - $40.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the vibrant community in Bangor, Penobscot on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, for the 14th Annual Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk! This exciting untimed event invites participants to don white attire and transform into a colorful spectacle as they run or walk the 3.1-mile course. With each kilometer, you'll be showered in bursts of colorful powder, creating a joyful and energetic atmosphere that celebrates life and community spirit.

This year, we're thrilled to introduce the Pound the Pavement Junior Mad Dash of Color, a special opportunity for kids aged 8 and under to experience the full race course filled with fun and color! After crossing the finish line, join us at Sea Dog for a post-race celebration featuring music, laughter, and photo opportunities, all while honoring cancer survivors in our community. Early registrants will receive a goodie bag, with the first 200 participants getting a chance to find a Visa gift card inside! Plus, register by September 1st to snag a free Pound the Pavement T-shirt. All proceeds benefit the Purple Iris Foundation, providing vital support for those affected by cancer in Maine. Let’s come together to celebrate strength, support,

Organiser's Description

Get ready to POUND THE PAVEMENT in support of those impacted by cancer! The 14th Annual Pound the Pavement returns on Sunday, October 4th and its brighter, bigger, and more colorful than ever.

Pound the Pavement is a 5K untimed Color Fun Run/Walk where participants start dressed in white and finish covered head to toe in vibrant color. AT EVERY KILOMETER MARK, RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE SHOWERED IN A DIFFERENT BURST OF COLORED POWDER CREATING A JOYFUL, HIGH-ENERGY CELEBRATION FROM START TO FINISH.

This year, we invite our younger pound the pavement participants to enjoy the full race course for their Pound the Pavement Junior Mad Dash of Color for kids ages 8 and under! Our youngest participants can run, walk or even dash the 3.1 miles and enjoy the full rainbow of color.

And the celebration doesnt stop at the finish line.

After you cross, head over to Sea Dog to keep the party going! Enjoy music, photo ops, laughter, and a whole lot of community spirit as we celebrate together.

Pound the Pavement is more than a run its a powerful show of support for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. This year, we are especially proud to honor cancer survivors in our community. Cancer survivors are invited to participate free of charge simply select the Cancer Survivor option when registering, and well be in touch to learn more about you.

Lets come together, celebrate strength, and make this the most colorful year yet.



The FIRST 200 REGISTERED WILL GET A FREE GOODIE BAGS. Goodie Bags have Visa Gift Cards randomly placed in the bags.

Register prior to September 1st and receive a FREE Pound the Pavement Tshirt.

All proceeds go to the Purple Iris Foundation and benefits those individuals living in Maine who are dealing with the effects of cancer. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY ALL CANCERS!

Races

  • Pound the Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 4th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $40.00

  • Pound the Pavement 5k Color Run ~ Students

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 4th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $30.00

  • Pound the Pavement JUNIOR " Mad Dash of Color"

    Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $15.00

  • Pound the Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk - Cancer Survivors

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 4th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    Free

    PLEASE NOTE: This is a unique race created to help support those who have been affected by cancer. Each year, we celebrate those in our community who are cancer survivors!! We invite cancer survivors to participate for FREE - choose the cancer survivor event option!

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Location

26 Front Street, Bangor, 04401, ME, United States

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