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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir NC
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
43–62°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
40–65°F
dry
2024
60–79°F
dry
2023
45–78°F
dry
2022
59–78°F
dry
2021
37–66°F
dry
2020
48–70°F
dry
2019
42–65°F
rain
2018
43–68°F
dry
2017
58–61°F
rain
2016
43–63°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 2nd Annual Sgt. Ruff's COLOR Run (5K and Fun Run)!!!
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC US 28645
- More Info: Visit the race page
Schedule of Events
- Presentation: America's Colors at 9:15AM - Caldwell County Color Guard
- Pup Run: Starts at 9:30AM
- Big Dawg: Starts at 10AM
- Awards: To follow after the races!
Check-in and Registration
- Check-in Opens: 8AM
- Registration Cutoff: Online signups cut off November 4th
- Day of Registration: CASH ONLY!
- Entry Pricing: Pup Run $40, Big Dawg $50, VIP $85 (Big Dawg only, cutoff October 11th)
Event Purpose
- Organisation: Shepherds for Sheepdogs, a 501(c)3 in Lenoir, NC
- Support: Proceeds go to purchasing service dogs for disabled veterans and first responders
- Celebration: Join us in our fifth year and support the mission!
- Community Event: In collaboration with the City of Lenoir Parks and Rec
Course Description
- Event Type: Walk, run, or race with color!
- Location: City of Lenoir Greenway
- Color Party: Both races start with a color party!
- Color Points: Pup Run has 2 color points, Big Dawg has 4
Race Registrant Benefits
- Included Items: White Sgt. Ruff T-shirt, bandana, sunglasses, individual color bomb
- Finishers: Receive a custom dog tag medal!
- VIP Tickets: Includes extra color bomb, S4S Sticker Pack, special edition shirt
- Family Ticket: Discount available for families of 4+ with regular race swag
Awards
- Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for both men and women
- Age Group Awards: Custom dog tags for 1st, 2nd, 3rd across various age groups
- Age Groups: Ranges from 11-14 to 80+
- Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers needed to help with event!
Additional Information
- No Color Runners: Options available for those wanting to avoid color.
- Dog-Friendly: Your furry friend is welcome but must remain leashed.
- Extra Purchases: Color bombs and race swag available for additional purchase.
- Volunteer Sign-Up: Help out without running! Sign up here
For More Information
- Shepherds for Sheepdogs: Visit our website
- Shop for Swag: Support the cause
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Nov 6 – 8, 2026.
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