Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run – Schenectady, NY 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Schenectady, NY
Venue
500 Iroquois Way
Start Time
10:30 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $40.00
Events
5k Run, Kid's Color Fun Run (800 m)
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This 1-mile and 800-meter running event takes place in Schenectady, New York on April 18, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM. The Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run is held at 500 Iroquois Way. Entry fees range from $5 to $40 depending on registration timing or participant category. The event supports Brown School and offers both a full mile and a shorter 800-meter option, making it accessible for runners of varying abilities and ages. If you're traveling to Schenectady for this spring race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of the venue for a straightforward morning arrival before the start.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run — a fun, vibrant 5-kilometer race on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Central Park, Schenectady (500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY). This family-friendly event, hosted by Brown School, is open to students, parents, faculty, alumni, and our local community and offers a perfect mix of fitness, color-splash fun, and spring celebration. Participants are welcome to run or walk the course, and walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun. Along the course, volunteers will toss colored chalk powder into the air as runners pass through designated color zones. The powder is non-toxic, environmentally safe, and washable, but be prepared — you will get colorful! Come celebrate community, movement, and a little bit of messy fun with us!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run – Schenectady, NY 2026?

Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run – Schenectady, NY 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Schenectady, New York.

Where is Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run – Schenectady, NY 2026 held?

Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run – Schenectady, NY 2026 is held at 500 Iroquois Way in Schenectady, New York.

Where can I find hotels near Color Outside with Brown School 5K Color Run – Schenectady, NY 2026?

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