
GET READY TO WALK, RUN, OR RACE WHILE GETTING BLASTED WITH COLOR IN THIS VIBRANT EVENT. AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS IN MULTIPLE AGE CATEGORIES, CUSTOM DOG TAGS FOR ALL FINISHERS, AND A TON OF SWEET SWAG!
DATE: November 8, 2025
START TIME: 9:30AM Pup Run, 10AM Big Dawg, 12PM Awards
SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF AMERICA'S COLORS AT 9:15
CHECK-IN, PACKET PICKUP, & DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION FROM 7:45 - 9:15 AM
LOCATION ADDRESS: 1050 Zack's Fork Rd Lenoir, NC US 28645
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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. Both races will begin with a color party, the Pup Run course will have an additional 2 color points and the Big Dawg will have 4.
ALL PARTICIPANTS will receive a white, Shepherds for Sheepdog 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.


Ticket cost
- Pup run (1 mile, untimed) - $30
- Big Dawg (5K, timed and untimed options available) - $40
- VIP Ticket - $65 -A $13 dollar savings!!-(available for 5K only)
VIP TICKET includes 2 additional color bombs and a limited edition Sgt. Ruff T-shirt!
SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE: October 25th is the deadline to receive shirts for both regular and VIP tickets in desired sizes. A Limited amount of white run shirts will be available day-of but not guaranteed sizes. A limited amount of Sgt. Ruff shirts will be available for sale at the event.
AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE GROUPS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE FINISHERS in 10 and under, 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+.
OVERALL AWARDS FOR 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for both men and women
COLOR PRODUCT is safe for humans, animals, and the environment! Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain on a leash