Color Me Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Color Walk/Run

🐶 Race Overview

Join us for the 10th Annual Color Me Mutt® 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, TN!

• Date: November 15, 2025
• Location: NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, TN
• Event: 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
• Registration Link: Registration Here

⚠️ Important Note

IMPORTANT NOTE: At the request of the City, we have moved Color Me Mutt to Saturday, November 15. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you registered for the October 4 date and are unable to participate on November 15, please email us at info@nascarspeedpark.com and we will process a refund of your registration fee. Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to seeing you at the race!

🎉 Event Highlights

Celebrate a decade of wagging tails, vibrant color, and meaningful impact at this one-of-a-kind color run for people and their pups! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out for a colorful stroll, this pet-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages—with or without a dog.

• Organizer: Hosted by the PARC Foundation
• Purpose: Benefits include the PARC Foundation, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center of the Smokies, and the Sevier County Animal Shelter.
• Participants: All ages welcome, with or without dogs
• Atmosphere: Family-friendly, community-driven event

🏁 Race Details

5K Color Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m. You don’t need a dog to participate—but if you have one, bring them along for the fun! The course includes vibrant non-toxic powdered color stations, and there will be hydration stops for both humans and dogs.

• Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
• Color Stations: Non-toxic powdered color stations along the route
• Hydration: Stops available for both humans and dogs
• Perks: All participants receive special items

📦 Participant Perks

Every participant receives:

• Official event t-shirt: Preferred size guaranteed with registration by October 29th
• Race bib and color packet: One packet of color included
• Finisher Medal: Custom Premium Finisher medal
• Unlimited Ride Wristband: Valid through 2/26/2026

💲 Registration Pricing

Choose your event:

• 1-Mile Color Fun Run/Walk: $30
• 5K Color Run: $40 from September 11 to October 28, 2025: $45 from October 29 to Race Day
• Pet Parade: $5
• Virtual Option: $40 (includes shipping of swag items)

Group Discount: Save $20 when registering 5 or more participants together!

🐕 Pet Parade & Costume Contest

Stick around after the run for the crowd-favorite Pet Parade & Costume Contest, open to all dog lovers—whether you race or not! Dress up your dog (and yourself, if you like!) and compete in five fun categories:

• Best Fictional Character
• Best Fun-Sized: Dogs under 15 lbs
• Best Twinzies: Dog & human lookalikes
• Most Original
• Ruff & Tuff

The Best in Show winner will be selected from among all category champs.

📍 Packet Pickup

Pick up your swag early and avoid race-day lines!

• Thursday, Nov. 13: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 14: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Location: NASCAR SpeedPark, 1545 Parkway, Sevierville (next to Tanger Outlets)
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:00 a.m.

⏱️ 5K Timing & Awards

The 5K is officially timed and features awards for:

• Top Overall Male & Female: with dog
• Top 3 Finishers: Male & female in each age category
• Age categories: 14 & under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Relaxed pace with color zones and same participant perks

💻 Virtual Option

Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually from anywhere! Register for the virtual race and we’ll mail your t-shirt, commemorative pet item, finisher medal, and NASCAR SpeedPark wristband after the event. Local participants may arrange for swag pickup during packet pickup hours.

🐾 About Color Me Mutt®

Color Me Mutt® is a registered trademark of the PARC Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching communities and celebrating the human-animal connection. This annual event includes a 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a lively pet parade. Proceeds benefit the PARC Foundation and designated charities that celebrate the bond between dogs and humans.