Caldwell in Color 2026

Caldwell in Color is an annual event on the campus of Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School. The event is organized by students to benefit local non-profit agencies that make a difference in our community. This year, we are raising funds for The Jason Foundation, which is dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers, and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.

Caldwell in Color is a 5K, untimed event. The participants are doused from head to toe in different-colored powders. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. It is truly a magnificent way to celebrate life with people from our community.

For participants who would like to avoid the color stations, we will have a separate route for you to bypass the color and still enjoy the race experience.

Event details and schedule

Student participants will be able to pick up their bibs, t-shirt, and race bag on Thursday, 4/23, and Friday, 4/24 during school lunch. All other participants may pick up their race packets on race day, 4/25. Please arrive by 8:00 am to pick up at the Football Stadium concession stand. If you have family or friends who would like to join, late registrations will be available on site, but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed.

Please arrive at JPII by 8:40 am at the latest. The starting line will be at the lower soccer field. Before the race starts, be sure to go to the "raffle table" to enter your name for the opportunity to win awesome prizes!

Race starts at 9:00. Please stick around for prizes at the conclusion of the race.

Be prepared to walk/run on different surfaces such as asphalt, gravel, and grass. The course is not friendly for traditional strollers. Pets are not allowed.

If you choose the color route, your clothes will stain, particularly if you wear white, which is traditional for color runs. Bring sheets or towels to protect your car seats. We will have leaf blowers available, which effectively remove powder from skin, hair, and clothes.

PLEASE WEAR EYEGLASSES AND A BANDANA TO COVER EYES AND MOUTH WHILE PASSING THROUGH COLOR STATIONS.

Can't wait to see you all!