Strength in Colors 5K & KIDS DASH
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 8:50AM EDT
- Location Westerville, Ohio
- Price Free - $44.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and impactful Strength in Colors 5K & Kids Dash on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, at the Westerville Sports Complex in Delaware! This annual event is dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors while raising awareness about cancer prevention, particularly cancers caused by HPV. The day kicks off around 8:30 AM with a heartfelt welcome and tribute to those affected by cancer, followed by a fun pre-race warm-up. The Kids Dash for children aged 8 and under will take place before the main event, which starts at approximately 9 AM.
This year's new venue not only provides a fantastic race route and ample parking but also features an exciting lineup of activities for the whole family. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks, engage with health and wellness experts, and explore a variety of vendors. The Kids Zone will be bursting with fun activities like face painting and arts and crafts, while our Canine Corner welcomes your furry friends for some special treats. Don't miss this opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy a day of fitness and fun, and contribute to a worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference!
This year's new venue not only provides a fantastic race route and ample parking but also features an exciting lineup of activities for the whole family. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks, engage with health and wellness experts, and explore a variety of vendors. The Kids Zone will be bursting with fun activities like face painting and arts and crafts, while our Canine Corner welcomes your furry friends for some special treats. Don't miss this opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy a day of fitness and fun, and contribute to a worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference!
Organiser's Description
THE ANNUAL STRENGTH IN COLORS 5K & KIDS DASH (SIC5K) HAS A NEW HOME, THE WESTERVILLE SPORTS COMPLEX!
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, JULY 27TH TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CANCER PREVENTION. THE MORNING WILL BE FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING THE DOG. THE WELCOME AND A TRIBUTE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS WILL BEGIN AROUND 8:30 FOLLOWED BY THE PRE-RACE WARM UP AND THE KIDS DASH. THE 5K WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM.
OUR NEW VENUE OFFERS GREAT RACE ROUTE, MORE PARKING, AND PROVIDES THE SPACE FOR US TO INCLUDE FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERTS, ENTERTAINERS, AND CRAFTERS. TOGETHER WE WILL RAISE AWARENESS OF CANCERS CAUSED BY HPV AND PROMOTE CANCER PREVENTION. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY THE MORNING WITH US!
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THE KIDS DASH: SPONSORED BY NORTHSTAR FAMILY DENTAL WILL PROVIDE KIDS 8 AND UNDER WITH A RACE TAILORED JUST FOR THEM! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FUN PRIZE AND A FEW SURPRISES TOO!
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WELLNESS ROW: HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERTS WILL BE ONSITE TO PROVIDE HPV-RELATED CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION MATERIALS AND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
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KIDS ZONE: FACE PAINTERS, BALLOON TWISTERS, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS
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CANINE CORNER: YOUR FURRY CANINE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME, BUT MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. TAKE THEM BY OUR CANINE CORNER FOR A DRINK OF WATER AND A TREAT BAG.
YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK! OUR 2024 FUNDRAISER BENEFITED HELPING HANDS FREE WOMEN'S CLINIC BY GRANTING THEM FUNDS TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH FREE CANCER SCREENINGS AND WELL CHECKS. PROCEEDS WERE ALSO USED TO PURCHASE OVER $10,000 IN GIFT CARDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS IN TREATMENT; THE CARDS HELPED PATIENTS PURCHASE THE FUEL AND FOOD THEY NEEDED TO GET THROUGH TREATMENT.
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, JULY 27TH TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CANCER PREVENTION. THE MORNING WILL BE FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING THE DOG. THE WELCOME AND A TRIBUTE TO CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS WILL BEGIN AROUND 8:30 FOLLOWED BY THE PRE-RACE WARM UP AND THE KIDS DASH. THE 5K WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM.
OUR NEW VENUE OFFERS GREAT RACE ROUTE, MORE PARKING, AND PROVIDES THE SPACE FOR US TO INCLUDE FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERTS, ENTERTAINERS, AND CRAFTERS. TOGETHER WE WILL RAISE AWARENESS OF CANCERS CAUSED BY HPV AND PROMOTE CANCER PREVENTION. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY THE MORNING WITH US!
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THE KIDS DASH: SPONSORED BY NORTHSTAR FAMILY DENTAL WILL PROVIDE KIDS 8 AND UNDER WITH A RACE TAILORED JUST FOR THEM! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FUN PRIZE AND A FEW SURPRISES TOO!
*
WELLNESS ROW: HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERTS WILL BE ONSITE TO PROVIDE HPV-RELATED CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION MATERIALS AND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
*
KIDS ZONE: FACE PAINTERS, BALLOON TWISTERS, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS
*
CANINE CORNER: YOUR FURRY CANINE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME, BUT MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. TAKE THEM BY OUR CANINE CORNER FOR A DRINK OF WATER AND A TREAT BAG.
YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK! OUR 2024 FUNDRAISER BENEFITED HELPING HANDS FREE WOMEN'S CLINIC BY GRANTING THEM FUNDS TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH FREE CANCER SCREENINGS AND WELL CHECKS. PROCEEDS WERE ALSO USED TO PURCHASE OVER $10,000 IN GIFT CARDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS IN TREATMENT; THE CARDS HELPED PATIENTS PURCHASE THE FUEL AND FOOD THEY NEEDED TO GET THROUGH TREATMENT.
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