Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

2nd Annual Sgt. Ruff's COLOR Run (5K and Fun Run)!!!

Join us November 7, 2026.

Times TBD

Awards to follow!!!

Check-In, Packet Pickup, & Day of Race Registration:

Location Address: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Lenoir, NC US 28645

Sgt. Ruff is BACK!

Sgt. Ruff is BACK with more fun, more surprises, and MORE COLOR!

• Returning Friends: Get ready to add more COLOR to your experience!
• New Swag: Fresh merch, and exciting surprises are on the way.
• If You Loved Last Year: This year is going to be even brighter!

What Is a Color Run?

Picture this: You start the day in crisp white, then—BOOM—bursting blasts of food-grade, 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! We’d be honored to have you celebrating our fifth year with us. 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.

• Color Party: Both races will begin with a color party.
• Pup Run Course: Will have an additional 2 color points.
• Big Dawg Course: Will have 4 color points.

All Race Registrants Will Receive:

A white Sgt. Ruff 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 an additional individual color bomb, a S4S Sticker Pack and a BRAND NEW, special edition, limited-time only shirt from our Patriotic Pup design line! ($11 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY. (select to upgrade at checkout)

New This Year - The Family Ticket!

Save some bucks while making fur-ever memories with the whole pack! Discount available to families of 4+ with all the regular race included swag for either the Big Dawg or the Pup Run. Eligibility requires participants living at the same address, Please. (select family discount at checkout)

Pricing:

• Pup Run $40
• Big Dawg $50
• VIP $85 (Big Dawg only, cutoff October 11th)
• Ages 5 and under Free - *Race items not included.*

Price will increase October 11th. Online Signups cutoff November 4th.

T-Shirt Deadline:

November 1st 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 the newly designed shirts from the Patriotic Pup line will be available for sale at the event.

Registration Info:

Registration will close Wednesday, Nov 4th at 11:59pm and re-open on race day, Saturday, Nov 7th CASH ONLY!

Awards:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women

Age Group Awards for Both Male and Female Groups:

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:

• No Color Runners: If you wish to participate but avoid the mess, our volunteers will do their absolute best to keep you clean.
• Dog-Friendly: Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain leashed.
• Extra Color Bombs: Available for purchase a la carte.

Volunteers Needed!!!

Want to participate but don’t want to run? No Problem, we need you! Sign up here - Volunteer Form

Share Me!

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

More Information:

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

Shop Our Store:

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. Shop Now