1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir NC
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
1st Annual Sgt. Ruff's C O L O R Run (5K and Fun Run)
Join us November 8, 2025.
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!
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'.
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.
All race registrants 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!
Includes 2 additional individual color bombs and a limited-time Sgt. Ruff T-shirt! ($13 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY.
Ages 5 and under Free - *Race items not included.*
The deadline to receive shirts for both regular and VIP tickets in desired sizes is October 30th. 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.
Registration will close Wednesday, Nov 5th at 11:59pm and re-open on race day, Saturday, Nov 8th from 7:45-9:15am. CASH ONLY!
1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women.
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+.
Share me! https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/sgt-ruff-color-run
For more information about Shepherds for Sheepdogs, Inc. visit our website https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/
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/
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