Sgt. Ruff's Color Run
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Lenoir, North Carolina
- Price $32.80 - $69.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a colorful and exhilarating experience at the 1st Annual Sgt. Ruff's Color Run on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in beautiful Lenoir, Caldwell! This vibrant event features a fun-filled day starting with the presentation of America’s Colors and the National Anthem at 9:15 AM, followed by the Pup Run—a 1-mile fun run at 9:30 AM, and the thrilling Big Dawg 5K race at 10 AM. Participants can look forward to a unique course along the City of Lenoir Greenway, where bursts of color will fly as you run, walk, or jog your way to the finish line.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just joining for the fun, this event is perfect for the whole family, including your furry friends who are welcome to join on a leash! Each participant will receive a stylish white Shepherds for Sheepdogs T-shirt, a bandana, sunglasses, and a color bomb, with custom dog tag medals awarded to finishers. Plus, there are exciting age group awards and overall prizes for both men and women! Don’t miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and the opportunity to support a great cause, as all proceeds
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just joining for the fun, this event is perfect for the whole family, including your furry friends who are welcome to join on a leash! Each participant will receive a stylish white Shepherds for Sheepdogs T-shirt, a bandana, sunglasses, and a color bomb, with custom dog tag medals awarded to finishers. Plus, there are exciting age group awards and overall prizes for both men and women! Don’t miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and the opportunity to support a great cause, as all proceeds
Organiser's Description
1ST ANNUAL SGT. RUFF'S COLOR RUN (5K AND FUN RUN)
JOIN US NOVEMBER 8, 2025.
9:15AM Presentation of America's Colors and National Anthem,
9:30AM Pup Run (1 Mile Fun Run Style, no timing chip, no age limit),
10AM Big Dawg (5k),
AWARDS TO FOLLOW!!!
CHECK-IN, PACKET PICKUP, & DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION:
7:45 - 9:15 AM.
Location Address: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Lenoir, NC US 28645
PURPOSE OF EVENT:
Shepherds for Sheepdogs is a 501(c)3 located in Lenoir, NC whose purpose is to purchase professionally trained service dogs for disabled veterans and first responders! 100% of the proceeds goes to the dog and hero pair! This will be our 4th annual race but this year is our very first color run! Join us as we continue to 'serve those who served'.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Get ready to walk, run, or race all while getting blasted with color in this vibrant event. This fresh splash of family and dog fun will will take place on the City of Lenoir Greenway. The race will start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex parking lot. Both races will begin with a color party, the Pup Run course will have an additional 2 color points and the Big Dawg will have 4.
All participants will receive a white Shepherds for Sheepdogs T-shirt to wear in the event as well as a bandana, a pair of sunglasses, and an individual color bomb. All finishers will receive a custom dog tag medal!
VIP BIG DAWG TICKET: includes 2 additional individual color bombs and a limited-time Sgt. Ruff T-shirt! ($13 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY. Shirt Proof Coming SOON!!!
PRICING: Pup Run $30, Big Dawg $40, VIP Big Dawg $65 (5K only)
T-SHIRT DEADLINE: October 25th is the deadline to receive shirts for both regular and VIP tickets in desired sizes. A limited amount of white run Shepherds for Sheepdogs shirts will be available day-of, but not guaranteed sizes. A limited amount of Sgt. Ruff shirts will be available for sale at the event.
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women will receive custom dog tags
AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE GROUPS:
1st, 2nd, 3rd winners will receive custom dog tags in age groups: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
* This is a Doggo-friendly event! Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain leashed
* The more color the better! Your tutus, inflatable t-rex costumes, and neon knee socks are not only encouraged but _double-dogged-dared!_
* Your race kit will include a 'color saver' if you wish to memorialize your color forever, if not, simply wash it out. Please be advised the color powder is not limited to your shirt alone so leave your brand new, custom high-tops at home--unless of course you want them to have a little more pizzaz!
https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/sgt-ruff-color-run
JOIN US NOVEMBER 8, 2025.
9:15AM Presentation of America's Colors and National Anthem,
9:30AM Pup Run (1 Mile Fun Run Style, no timing chip, no age limit),
10AM Big Dawg (5k),
AWARDS TO FOLLOW!!!
CHECK-IN, PACKET PICKUP, & DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION:
7:45 - 9:15 AM.
Location Address: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Lenoir, NC US 28645
PURPOSE OF EVENT:
Shepherds for Sheepdogs is a 501(c)3 located in Lenoir, NC whose purpose is to purchase professionally trained service dogs for disabled veterans and first responders! 100% of the proceeds goes to the dog and hero pair! This will be our 4th annual race but this year is our very first color run! Join us as we continue to 'serve those who served'.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Get ready to walk, run, or race all while getting blasted with color in this vibrant event. This fresh splash of family and dog fun will will take place on the City of Lenoir Greenway. The race will start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex parking lot. Both races will begin with a color party, the Pup Run course will have an additional 2 color points and the Big Dawg will have 4.
All participants will receive a white Shepherds for Sheepdogs T-shirt to wear in the event as well as a bandana, a pair of sunglasses, and an individual color bomb. All finishers will receive a custom dog tag medal!
VIP BIG DAWG TICKET: includes 2 additional individual color bombs and a limited-time Sgt. Ruff T-shirt! ($13 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY. Shirt Proof Coming SOON!!!
PRICING: Pup Run $30, Big Dawg $40, VIP Big Dawg $65 (5K only)
T-SHIRT DEADLINE: October 25th is the deadline to receive shirts for both regular and VIP tickets in desired sizes. A limited amount of white run Shepherds for Sheepdogs shirts will be available day-of, but not guaranteed sizes. A limited amount of Sgt. Ruff shirts will be available for sale at the event.
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women will receive custom dog tags
AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE GROUPS:
1st, 2nd, 3rd winners will receive custom dog tags in age groups: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
* This is a Doggo-friendly event! Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain leashed
* The more color the better! Your tutus, inflatable t-rex costumes, and neon knee socks are not only encouraged but _double-dogged-dared!_
* Your race kit will include a 'color saver' if you wish to memorialize your color forever, if not, simply wash it out. Please be advised the color powder is not limited to your shirt alone so leave your brand new, custom high-tops at home--unless of course you want them to have a little more pizzaz!
https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/sgt-ruff-color-run
Races
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Big Dawg (5k)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
You will be given a timing device to receive your time, but go at whatever pace floats your boat. You wanna win? There will be awards to motivate you, but if you just wanna meander with friends while having blast, that's ok too! -
VIP Big Dawg (5k)
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$69.90
You will receive a timing device but your pace is your prerogative. VIP gets you an additional Sgt. ruff shirt and 2 additional color bombs. (Whatever size option you pick for your white race shirt will be the same size you Sgt. Ruff shirt will be.) -
Pup Run (Fun Run)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$32.80
No bib, no chip, no time, no age limits, just FUN!
Sgt. Ruff's Color Run
