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Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Salem, IL
925 N. Broadway Ave., 62881
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A vibrant color run and community celebration supporting survivors of sexual violence, offering both competitive and relaxed paces for all ages.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run in Salem, IL, a vibrant event welcoming all ages and abilities. Participants will be showered in color along the route, celebrating community and connection. Choose between a competitive 5K or a non-competitive walk/run. Beyond the race, enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities, including a Kids Corner, music, entertainment, Touch-a-Truck, and local vendors. This event is more than a race; it's a movement supporting survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, and prevention education.

What to expect

  • Experience a joyful color run where you'll be showered in vibrant hues.
  • Choose your pace with options for a competitive 5K or a relaxed walk/run.
  • Enjoy a full day of post-race activities, including a Kids Corner, music, and food trucks.

Standout details

  • Vibrant color run experience
  • Supports survivors of sexual violence
  • Family-friendly activities and entertainment
  • Competitive and non-competitive options

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink
  • Stroller Friendly

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

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

From the organizer

This 5K is open to all ages and abilities, whether you walk, jog, run, push a stroller, or cheer from the sidelines. Participants will be showered in vibrant color along the route as we celebrate courage, healing, and community connection.

The competitive race will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the non-competitive walk/run at 9:05 AM, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace.

The event kicks off with the Color Run/Walk and continues with a full day of activities, including

Kids Corner & Family Resource Area Music and entertainment Touch-a-Truck Local vendors and food trucks Guest speaker(s) Community organizations and resources Color. Courage. Change is more than a race… it’s a movement. Proceeds from this event help support free, confidential services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocacy, counseling, and prevention education.

Come covered in white, leave covered in color, and stand with us as we promote awareness, hope, and change.

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