Cardinal Color Run

Cardinal Color Run

Back by popular demand! Union Academy High School Student Council and the Varsity Cross Country team are partnering up with the UA Foundation to put on UA’s first ever Cardinal Color Run. Our color run is a 5-kilometer race where participants are covered in colored powder while running, walking, or jogging. The powder is non-toxic, gluten-free, and safe for people and pets of all ages and it washes away easily. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. Fifty percent of the proceeds and all donations will be donated to Victory Junction.

Race Details

Date: 2026-05-02

Location: 675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd., Monroe, NC

Registration URL: Cardinal Color Run Registration

Things to Know

• Age Groups: Two age groups: 13+ and 12 & under
• Registration Deadline: Race registration deadline is 4/8/26 to lock in price and guarantee a t-shirt
• Price Increase: Registration after the 4/8/26 deadline will result in price increase of $5 and no guarantee of t-shirt
• Registration Ends: REGISTRATION ENDS ON 4/18/26
• Race-Day Registration: Race-day registration will open back up at 6:00 am until 8:00 am on 5/2/26
• Check-in: Race-day check-in for all runners begins at 7:00 am on 5/2/26

How Can You Prepare?

• Clothing: Wear white clothing to make the colors stand out
• Protection: Wear a bandana, goggles, and/or sunglasses to keep the powder out of your face and/or to cover your nose and mouth
• Fun Attire: Tutus are encouraged!