Surviving the Color Newton
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Effingham, Illinois
- Price $27.85
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and uplifting experience at the Surviving the Color 5K in Effingham, IL, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025! This exciting event not only promises a fantastic run but also supports a significant cause—benefiting the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch, which aids those left behind after a suicide. As the 5th annual event, participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes eight colorful stations where they will be splashed with vibrant hues throughout the course.
The race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. after a lively pre-race ceremony at 8:45 a.m., with packet pickup and registration available from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. All participants will receive a stylish Surviving the Color t-shirt and a personalized bib number, making this experience even more special. Plus, children aged 8 and under can join in for free with a registered adult! Don’t miss out on this colorful celebration of community spirit and support—mark your calendars for September 13th and join us in making a difference!
The race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. after a lively pre-race ceremony at 8:45 a.m., with packet pickup and registration available from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. All participants will receive a stylish Surviving the Color t-shirt and a personalized bib number, making this experience even more special. Plus, children aged 8 and under can join in for free with a registered adult! Don’t miss out on this colorful celebration of community spirit and support—mark your calendars for September 13th and join us in making a difference!
Organiser's Description
Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham, IL!
This run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Serving the surrounding counties.
This is the 5th Surviving the Color event benefitting the Newton, IL division of Team of Mercy. This event is to raise funds and awareness for our Chapter of Team of Mercy to better help those in need in our local community.
Race Day Schedule:
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:45 a.m. - Pre-Race Ceremony
9:00 a.m. - Race Starts!
10:30 a.m. - Course Closes
11:00 a.m. - Closing Ceremony
All Participants will receive:
- An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*
- A custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it**
- 8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!
- Post-race refreshments
* The t-shirt cut off is September 5th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt
** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is August 31st. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib#.
Children 8 & under can participate with a registered parent / guardian for free. However they will not receive race materials. You must be registered in order to receive any race materials.
We Want To Give A Huge Shoutout to Our Sponsors For Helping Make This Event Possible!
This run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Serving the surrounding counties.
This is the 5th Surviving the Color event benefitting the Newton, IL division of Team of Mercy. This event is to raise funds and awareness for our Chapter of Team of Mercy to better help those in need in our local community.
Race Day Schedule:
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:45 a.m. - Pre-Race Ceremony
9:00 a.m. - Race Starts!
10:30 a.m. - Course Closes
11:00 a.m. - Closing Ceremony
All Participants will receive:
- An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*
- A custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it**
- 8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!
- Post-race refreshments
* The t-shirt cut off is September 5th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt
** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is August 31st. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib#.
Children 8 & under can participate with a registered parent / guardian for free. However they will not receive race materials. You must be registered in order to receive any race materials.
We Want To Give A Huge Shoutout to Our Sponsors For Helping Make This Event Possible!
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