Sgt. Ruff's Color Run 2026

The race.

Sgt. Ruff's Color Run takes place November 7, 2026, in Lenoir, NC, offering a 5K and 1-mile fun run on the City of Lenoir Greenway, starting and finishing at Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. All registrants receive a white t-shirt, bandana, sunglasses, and color powder; finishers earn a custom dog tag medal. The event benefits Shepherds for Sheepdogs, a 501(c)3 that provides trained service dogs to disabled veterans and first responders. Packet pickup and race-day registration occur at 1050 Zacks Fork Road. Age group awards are presented for both men and women across multiple categories. Online registration closes November 4, with t-shirt sizing deadline November 1.