5K Colorfest Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM MDT

Location: Alamogordo, NM; 3000 North Florida Ave., Alamogordo, 88310
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Get ready for a colorful, community-focused 5K fun run that supports local economic growth in Southern New Mexico.

Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

The 5K Colorfest Fun Run invites everyone to a vibrant, pressure-free event in Alamogordo. Dash through colorful powder stations for a joyful, rainbow-filled experience. This community-focused 5K welcomes runners, walkers, families, and friends of all ages and abilities to celebrate healthy living and togetherness. Beyond the fun, it's a fundraiser supporting THRIVE in Southern New Mexico, dedicated to strengthening the local economy and creating opportunities for community growth.

What to expect

Dash through vibrant powder stations for a rainbow-filled course.
Enjoy a pressure-free environment welcoming all ages and abilities, including walkers and strollers.
A Kids Run is available for children 12 and under.

Standout details

Colorful powder stations
Supports THRIVE's community mission
Welcomes all ages and abilities
Kids Run for ages 12 and under

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM MDT · From $22.85
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 5:00 AM MST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:15 AM MDT
3 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM MDT · From $33.53
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 5:00 AM MST · Closes Mar 16, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

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The course

From the organizer

Get ready to move, laugh, and get covered in color at the THRIVE in Southern New Mexico 5K Colorfest Fun Run! This vibrant 5K is all about fun, fitness, and community - welcoming runners, walkers, families, and friends of all ages and abilities.

Along the course, participants will dash through colorful powder stations, creating a joyful, rainbow-filled experience from start to finish. Whether you’re racing to the finish line, walking with friends, or pushing a stroller, this event is designed to celebrate togetherness and healthy living in a fun, pressure-free environment.

The Colorfest Fun Run is more than just a run - it’s a celebration of Southern New Mexico and a fundraiser supporting THRIVE’s mission to strengthen our local economy, support businesses, and create opportunities that help our community grow and flourish.

* The Kids Run is for children 12 and under *

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