Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonDuathlonThe Color Run
24 Hours of INSA
Villeurbanne, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5.6 km5 km2.4 km1.6 km+1
FestiveCharity Run+6
Race Series & Label · 29 Events · 92 Competitions
The Color Run: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Global untimed 5 km fun-run series where participants start in white shirts and pass through vibrant cornstarch color powder zones at every kilometer. Discover 29 verified events (0 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 92 competitions across Villeurbanne, Bend, Les Baux-de-Breteuil, Lavernose-Lacasse, Saint-Pierre-d'Excideuil.
Events290 confirmed dates
Competitions92Races & courses
Distances1 - 60 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,560 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningThe Color Run
Capt’n Karl’s Colorado Bend Night Trail Run
Bend, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km30 km20 km10 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingThe Color Run
October Color Run
Les Baux-de-Breteuil, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15.3 km10.2 km5.1 km3.4 km
Charity RunFestive+1
Photo: Wilfredor · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingThe Color Run
Color Run Lavernose-Lacasse
Lavernose-Lacasse, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km3 km
Charity RunFestive+1
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningThe Color Run
Color Run of US Civray Basketball
Saint-Pierre-d'Excideuil, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningThe Color Run
Color Run & Fun of Franxault
Franxault, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km2 km
FestiveCharity Run+1
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingThe Color Run
Marnaz Color
Marnaz, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Charity RunCity Run+2
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningThe Color Run
TC' Color Run
Saint-Nazaire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Charity RunFestive+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | 24 Hours of INSA | Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | TriathlonDuathlon | 5.6 km5 km2.4 km1.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Capt’n Karl’s Colorado Bend Night Trail Run | Bend, Texas, US | Trail Running | 60 km30 km20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | October Color Run | Les Baux-de-Breteuil, Normandy, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 15.3 km10.2 km5.1 km3.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Color Run Lavernose-Lacasse | Lavernose-Lacasse, Occitanie, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 5 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Color Run of US Civray Basketball | Saint-Pierre-d'Excideuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Color Run & Fun of Franxault | Franxault, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Marnaz Color | Marnaz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | TC' Color Run | Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | YCFL Color Run | Fort Lee, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 5 km1.6 km |
| Date to be announced | AAPI New Jersey Color Run | Bloomfield, New Jersey, US | Road Running | 5 km1.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Color'Run APE Savières | Savières, Grand Est, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 6 km |
| Date to be announced | Color Run of Neuville-sur-Saône | Neuville-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 9 km4.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Global untimed 5 km fun-run series where participants start in white shirts and pass through vibrant cornstarch color powder zones at every kilometer. Known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, The Color Run welcomes first-timers, families, and groups of friends combining a 5 km run with a finish-line music festival. In the RunningCompass catalog, The Color Run currently comprises 29 active events with a total of 92 individual competitions (0 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 29 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Villeurbanne, Bend, Les Baux-de-Breteuil, Lavernose-Lacasse, Saint-Pierre-d'Excideuil, highlighted by events such as 24 Hours of INSA, Capt’n Karl’s Colorado Bend Night Trail Run, October Color Run, Color Run Lavernose-Lacasse.
No qualification times or competitive cutoffs: the focus is completing the 5 km course through every color zone and celebrating at the finish festival. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, Walking & Hiking, Triathlon, course distances span 1 km to 60 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +1,560 m. Flat, accessible 5 km loop courses in city parks, fairgrounds, and waterfront promenades with minimal elevation change. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is The Color Run and how many events are included in the calendar?
Global untimed 5 km fun-run series where participants start in white shirts and pass through vibrant cornstarch color powder zones at every kilometer. The RunningCompass calendar for The Color Run lists 29 verified events encompassing 92 individual races, of which 0 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 29 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to The Color Run?
Events in The Color Run primarily cover Road Running, Walking & Hiking, Triathlon with competition distances ranging from 1 km to 60 km. No qualification times or competitive cutoffs: the focus is completing the 5 km course through every color zone and celebrating at the finish festival.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize The Color Run routes?
Flat, accessible 5 km loop courses in city parks, fairgrounds, and waterfront promenades with minimal elevation change. Across all 92 races in this series, routes cover 1 km to 60 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +1,560 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do The Color Run events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Villeurbanne, Bend, Les Baux-de-Breteuil, Lavernose-Lacasse, Saint-Pierre-d'Excideuil, featuring events such as 24 Hours of INSA, Capt’n Karl’s Colorado Bend Night Trail Run, October Color Run, Color Run Lavernose-Lacasse. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.