1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham IL
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
🎉 Event Overview
Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham, IL!
💙 Beneficiary Information
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.
🏅 Event Details
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.
📅 Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
- 8:45 a.m.: Pre-Race Ceremony
- 9:00 a.m.: Race Starts!
- 10:30 a.m.: Course Closes
- 11:00 a.m.: Closing Ceremony
🎽 Participant Perks
- An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt: Registration required by September 5th for event t-shirt
- A custom Surviving the color bib#: Your name printed on it if registered by August 31st
- 8 total color stations: You will be drenched in color!
- Post-race refreshments: Enjoy treats after the race
👶 Children's Participation
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.
🙏 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We Want To Give A Huge Shoutout to Our Sponsors For Helping Make This Event Possible!
🌐 More Information
For more details, visit our event page.
