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, Packet Pickup, & Day of Race Registration

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

🌈 What is a Color Run?!?

Picture this: You start the day in crisp white, then—BOOM—bursting blasts of food-grade, non-toxic colored powder envelope you from start to finish. Every step, every stride, every smile gets painted in purples, oranges, turquoise, and every shade in between. By the end, you’re not just a runner—you’re a masterpiece of living color!

💖 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 and the City of Lenoir Parks and Rec 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 Registrant Benefits

All race registrants will receive:

• T-Shirt: a white Shepherds for Sheepdogs T-shirt to wear in the event
• Extras: a bandana, a pair of sunglasses, and an individual color bomb
• 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).

💲 Pricing

Pup Run $30, Big Dawg $40, VIP Big Dawg $65 (5K only)
Ages 5 and under Free - Race items not included.

📅 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.
• Race Swag: Extra color bombs and race swag will be available for purchase a la carte.

📣 Share Me!

https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/sgt-ruff-color-run

🔗 More Information

For more information about Shepherds for Sheepdogs, Inc. visit our website https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/

🛍️ Shop Shepherds Swag

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. https://shepherds4sheepdogsgear.itemorder.com/shop/home/