
5k Color Run 2026!
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- South Bend, IN
- The Kroc Center, 900 W Western Ave, 46601
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Dive into a vibrant 5K Color Run through downtown South Bend, celebrating movement, music, and community support.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Lace up for the 5K Color Run in South Bend, an unforgettable event promising a kaleidoscope of color and excitement. This non-timed experience invites runners, walkers, and dancers to enjoy a vibrant route through downtown South Bend. It's a chance to immerse yourself in fun, music, and community spirit, all while supporting the Kroc Center's meaningful work. Expect an interactive course with color stations and a high-energy group warm-up to start your morning.
What to expect
- Experience an interactive 5K course through downtown South Bend, featuring volunteers and color stations.
- Enjoy a non-timed event focused on fun, movement, and creating lasting memories.
- Start your morning with a high-energy group warm-up before the race begins.
Standout details
- Interactive color stations
- Non-timed, fun-focused event
- White race-day shirt included
- Route through downtown South Bend
Perks & features
- Shirt
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Welcome to the South Bend Kroc Center 5K Color Run 2026!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes, throw on your shades, and dive into a kaleidoscope of color at one of the most vibrant events of the year. On June 27, 2026, join us for a 5K Color Run that promises to fill the streets with energy, excitement, and plenty of color.
The race will begin and end at the South Bend Kroc Center, taking participants off campus and through downtown South Bend along a fun and engaging route. Whether you are a seasoned runner, a first-time participant, or simply looking for a unique and colorful experience, this event is for you.
Registration is just $15 per person through May 27, 2026. Children under age 5 may participate free of charge.
Do not miss out on this unforgettable event. Sign up today and get ready to paint the town in color.
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Race Day Information:
Hey party people in running shoes,
The countdown is on, and we are excited to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Kroc Center 5K Color Run. Whether you plan to run, walk, skip, or dance your way through the course, you are in for a memorable morning full of color, music, and fun.
Spots are filling quickly, so if you know someone who is still planning to register, please encourage them to do so soon. Thank you for being part of this event. Your participation helps the Kroc Center continue serving our community in meaningful ways.
🎽 Packet Pickup Pick up your race shirt and color packet during one of the following times:
Wednesday, June 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Friday, June 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
If you are unable to attend one of these times, packets will also be available on race morning. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and check in at the registration table on the turf field.
👟 Attire Each participant will receive a white race-day shirt. You are encouraged to add as much color and creativity to your outfit as you would like.
If you registered through the Kroc website or after June 21, 2026, you may not have selected a shirt size. Our staff will assist you during packet pickup.
🚗 Parking Information To ensure participant safety, the Chapin Street entrance will be closed on race day. Please use the Western Avenue entrance to access the Kroc Center.
If the main parking lot is full, additional parking is available across Western Avenue.
⏰ Arrival & Warm-Up Please arrive by 7:55 AM. We will begin with a high-energy group warm-up to prepare you for the course. The race will start immediately following the warm-up.
🗺️ Route Overview This year’s course offers a fresh and exciting route through downtown South Bend, beginning and ending at the Kroc Center. Participants will encounter volunteers and color stations throughout the course for an interactive experience.
☔ Weather Plan In the event of severe weather, the rescheduled race date will be July 11, 2026. Participants will be notified by 6:00 AM on race day if changes are necessary.
👉 Reminder This is a non-timed event focused on fun, movement, and creating lasting memories.
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