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Date:
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
1012 ST Francis St
Kennett, Missouri
63857
United States
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

Run for a Reason at the Ultimate Color Run!

Come out and join us again this year for the Ultimate Color Run, a fun, family-friendly event where every step supports a great cause. The race will begin at Ultimate Fitness in Kennett, Missouri, and this year we are proud to be running for the kids for multiple meaningful reasons.

A portion of the race proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and another portion will help fund Heartland Camp, which will be held this summer at First United Methodist Church. Your participation helps make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community and beyond.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Participants can choose from:

5K route

10K route

1-mile route

unable to walk/run but want to help the kids register as a spirit runner to make a donation.

Along the way, you’ll be splashed with vibrant color powder as you move through the course, making for a fun and energetic experience. The route is nice and flat, perfect for seasoned runners and first-time participants alike.

👉 Register today and help us run for a reason while supporting kids who need it most.

Color powder stations on all routes. Water stations on 5k/10k routes.

5k/10k will be a timed event. 1Mile event is a fun run (no timing provided).

Finisher Medals will be given to all Participants.

Overall Male/Female will receive awards in the 5k/10k events.

Top 3 place awards given in each age group Male and Female in the 5k/10k events.

1Mile Race Day Packet Pick up until 8:45

You can register online until April 10th 11:59pm.

You can register on race day until 7:45am for 5k/10k. until 8:45 for the 1Mile. Race Day Registration fee will increase by $5.00

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