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Saturday, June 5th, 2027
701 River Dr. N., Great Falls MT
5K · 1 Mile
51–73°F · low rain risk
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2026
48–77°F
dry
2025
45–70°F
dry
2024
53–71°F
dry
2023
55–76°F
dry
2022
50–73°F
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2021
60–80°F
dry
2020
49–82°F
dry
2019
51–79°F
dry
2018
54–71°F
dry
2017
54–68°F
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About this race
Join us for the 12th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Run. Race proceeds support the work of The Dandelion Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending child abuse and family violence. This is a great family friendly event!
- Adults $35.00 registration fee for 5k and 1 mile
- 7-17 ages are $10.00 registration fee for 5k and 1 mile
- 6 and under run FREE with a registered adult
- ALL registrants will get a t-shirt and color packets
- ALL registered kids will also get capes
- Strollers are welcome!
***All special age group pricing will be reflected and applied on the registration checkout page.
Registration: Registration and packet pick-up time:ms:
- 5:00-7:00pm Friday June 4th at Annie’s Tap House:Whispering Petals
- 8:50-9:50am, Saturday, June 5th near the Skatepark at Elk’s Riverside Park.
Race Details: All races will begin near the Elks Riverside Park Skatepark. The 1 mile and 5K races will be staggered slightly, but close enough together to accommodate families.
5K will start at 10:00AM
1 mile will start at 10:45AM
New This Year- Starting one hour earlier than previous years.
We hope you will join us for a family friendly fundraising event!
Suggestions:
- Plan to get colored!
- Leaf blowers available for post race clean up
- Throw an old blanket or some towels in your car for the drive home
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats recommended
***We use high quality nontoxic colored powder which will easily wash from most clothes and hair. Purchased through Color Blaze - Visit us at www.colorblaze.com ( #1 supplier of color powder for runs, festivals, color wars, parties, and more!!)
Friendly Reminders:
T-shirt and color packet for every registered participant
No Pets
Registration is only refundable if the event is cancelled
We look forward to seeing you there!
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