Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

🎉 1st Annual Sgt. Ruff's COLOR Run (5K and Fun Run)

Join us November 8, 2025.

🕘 Race Schedule

• 9:15AM: Presentation of America's Colors and National Anthem
• 9:30AM: Pup Run (1 Mile Fun Run Style, no timing chip, no age limit)
• 10AM: Big Dawg (5k)
• Awards: to follow!!!

📍 Check-In and Registration

• Time: 7:45 - 9:15 AM
• Location: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC US 28645

🎯 Purpose of Event

Shepherds for Sheepdogs is a 501(c)3 located in Lenoir, NC whose purpose is to purchase professionally trained service dogs for disabled veterans and first responders! 100% of the proceeds goes to the dog and hero pair! This will be our 4th annual race but this year is our very first color run! Join us as we continue to 'serve those who served'.

🏃‍♂️ Course Description

Get ready to walk, run, or race all while getting blasted with color in this vibrant event. This fresh splash of family and dog fun will take place on the City of Lenoir Greenway. The race will start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex parking lot. Both races will begin with a color party, the Pup Run course will have an additional 2 color points and the Big Dawg will have 4.

👕 Race Kit & Merchandise

All participants will receive a white Shepherds for Sheepdogs T-shirt to wear in the event as well as a bandana, a pair of sunglasses, and an individual color bomb. All finishers will receive a custom dog tag medal!

VIP Big Dawg Ticket: includes 2 additional individual color bombs and a limited-time Sgt. Ruff T-shirt! ($13 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY. Shirt Proof Coming SOON!!!

💵 Pricing

• Pup Run: $30
• Big Dawg: $40
• VIP Big Dawg: $65 (5K only)

📅 T-shirt Deadline

October 25th is the deadline to receive shirts for both regular and VIP tickets in desired sizes. A limited amount of white run Shepherds for Sheepdogs shirts will be available day-of, but not guaranteed sizes. A limited amount of Sgt. Ruff shirts will be available for sale at the event.

🏆 Awards

1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women will receive custom dog tags.

👫 Age Group Awards

1st, 2nd, 3rd winners will receive custom dog tags in age groups: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

🐕 Additional Info

• Dog-Friendly: This is a Doggo-friendly event! Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain leashed.
• Dress Up: The more color the better! Your tutus, inflatable t-rex costumes, and neon knee socks are not only encouraged but double-dogged-dared!
• Color Saver: Your race kit will include a 'color saver' if you wish to memorialize your color forever, if not, simply wash it out.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Sgt. Ruff's Color Run.

For more information about Shepherds for Sheepdogs, Inc. visit our website: Shepherds for Sheepdogs.

Want some cool Shepherds swag? Shop our online store and continue to support the cause! 100% of our proceeds are used for the hero and dog duo: Shepherds Store.