1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham IL
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham, IL!
This run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Serving the surrounding counties.
This is the 5th Surviving the Color event benefitting the Newton, IL division of Team of Mercy. This event is to raise funds and awareness for our Chapter of Team of Mercy to better help those in need in our local community.
Children 8 & under can participate with a registered parent/guardian for free. However, they will not receive race materials. You must be registered in order to receive any race materials.
We Want To Give A Huge Shoutout to Our Sponsors For Helping Make This Event Possible!
For more details, visit our event page.