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Fort Gordon Color Run 5K/3K

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Fort Gordon, GA
Fort Gordon, 30905
Type
RUN

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At a glance

A vibrant 5K where color fills the air, welcoming all ages and abilities for an untimed, joyful run or walk.

  • Fun
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

The Fort Gordon Color Run 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages and athletic abilities to a morning filled with vibrant fun. Experience a unique course where colored powder is thrown at every kilometer, creating a lively atmosphere with music. This untimed event focuses on enjoyment, culminating with a finisher medal for every participant. Non-DoD pass holders should register in advance for base access.

What to expect

  • An untimed 5K designed for all ages and abilities.
  • Experience a course where colored powder is thrown at every kilometer.
  • Enjoy music, fun, and receive a finisher medal.

Standout details

  • Colored powder at every kilometer
  • Untimed fun run
  • Finisher medals for all
  • Walkers welcome

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3K

    Sat, Aug 15, 8:35 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Aug 5, 2025, 6:34 AM EDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Aug 17, 2025, 3:40 PM EDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

From the organizer

Participants will make their way on a route which will begin 25th Street at Barton Field (check in is at the Softball complex on Barton Field).

The Fort Gordon Color Run 5k event is designed for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join in for a morning filled with color, fun, and music. Colored powder will be thrown at every kilometer.

Race Site – 25th Street and Barton Field (check in at the Softball Complex on Barton Field)

Parking – Along Barton Field, Indoor Pool, Signal Theater, Luketina Hall, and Snyder Dental

Directions – From Gate 1 participants will need to make their way to Barton Field by going down Chamberlain Avenue and taking a left at the second light at Kilborne Street.  Turn right onto Brainard Avenue, go through the next light and continue straight through a three-way stop sign at Brainard and 28th Street and then a four-way stop sign at Brainard and 25th Street.  Parking is available at Building 24501, the parking lots on the left prior to the previous four-way stop sign, across the street from Building 24501, as well as what's mentioned above.

Awards – There are no awards, as this is an un-timed fun run

Finisher medals will be presented at the completion of the event.

All non-DoD pass holders must register at least 24 hours in advance at: https://home.army.mil/gordon/des/visitor-information/visitor-preregistration for a visitor pass.  Choose Army>Ft Gordon>Visitor Pass and be sure to select for base access to start on packet pick up day!

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