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Cardinal Color Run

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Monroe, NC
675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd., 28110
Type
RUN
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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Mar 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Mar 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $13.72

    Opens Mar 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

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Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain

5K distance, mostly grass or cross-country style terrain, rolling area, often noticeable heat, cold, or wet spells

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Back by popular demand! Union Academy High School Student Council and the Varsity Cross Country team are partnering up with the UA Foundation to put on UA’s first ever Cardinal Color Run. Our color run is a 5-kilometer race where participants are covered in colored powder while running, walking, or jogging. The powder is non-toxic, gluten-free, and safe for people and pets of all ages and it washes away easily. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. Fifty percent of the proceeds and all donations will be donated to Victory Junction .

THINGS TO KNOW:

Two age groups: 13+ and 12 & under Race registration deadline is 4/8/26 to lock in price and guarantee a t-shirt Registration after the 4/8/26 deadline will result in price increase of $5 and no guarantee of t-shirt REGISTRATION ENDS ON 4/18/26 Race-day registration will open back up at 6:00 am until 8:00 am on 5/2/26 Race-day check-in for all runners begins at 7:00 am on 5/2/26 HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

Wear white clothing to make the colors stand out Wear a bandana, goggles, and/or sunglasses to keep the powder out of your face and/or to cover your nose and mouth Tutus are encouraged!

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