Erin Walker Memorial Color Run/Walk
Sat, May 23, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A colorful 3-mile run/walk honoring a beloved teacher, with proceeds funding scholarships for local students.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin the 3rd Annual Erin Walker Memorial Color Run/Walk, a vibrant 3-mile event around Central York High School. This special gathering honors an amazing teacher, with all proceeds directly supporting scholarships for Central York students pursuing higher education. Experience a course featuring two color splashes, a mix of pavement and grass, and a small incline for an engaging challenge. It's a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a lively community event.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 3-mile course with two exciting color splashes.
- Enjoy a pre-race Zumba warm-up and post-race food trucks.
- Navigate a varied course around the high school, including pavement and a grassy incline.
Standout details
- Two color splash stations
- Benefits student scholarships
- Pre-race Zumba session
- Post-race food trucks
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
3rd Annual Color Run/Walk around Central York High School in honor of Erin Walker. Erin was an amazing teacher at Central York High school and would want nothing more than to give back to the students. All proceeds benefit scholarships for Central York students continuing higher education.
About the 3 mile course:
The course follows a 2 lap route around Central York High School. A majority of the course is on pavement, but there will be a section of grass with a small incline to keep the course exciting. Color station will be located in the grass, allowing a color splash 2x during the race.
If registering after April 30 NO guarantee of a shirt.
8:00- Registration opens
9:00- Zumba and Warm up
9:45- Welcome and Speaker
10:00- Start!
Food Trucks to follow!
Ritas Let Us Know Mad Dash Artisan Grilled Cheese Bricker's French Fries Packet Pickup will be held at Fleet Feet York
May 22 from 11a-6p
1511 Mount Rose Avenue
York, PA 17403
Thank you to Fleet Feet for providing race bibs which include $10 off your next shoe purchase!
Remaining packets can be picked up day of starting at 8am
Day of Registration is $35 cash preferred!