Cardinal Color Run – Monroe, NC 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Monroe, NC
Venue
675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Start Time
8:30 AM
Events
5K - Age 13+, 5K - Age 12 and under, 5k - Stroller Participant with t-shirt, 5k - Stroller Participant (no-t-shirt, just waiver, free)
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Cardinal Color Run in Monroe, North Carolina, is a 5K event held on May 2, 2026, with registration starting at 8:30 AM. The race takes place at 675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd. in Monroe. This running event offers a straightforward 5K distance for participants of all levels. Monroe, located in Union County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, provides a convenient racing option for endurance athletes in the central part of the state. Runners should plan to arrive with enough time before the 8:30 AM start for check-in and warm-up. The early start time allows for racing during cooler morning conditions before afternoon heat sets in.

From the Race Organizer
Back by popular demand! Union Academy High School Student Council and the Varsity Cross Country team are partnering up with the UA Foundation to put on UA’s first ever Cardinal Color Run. Our color run is a 5-kilometer race where participants are covered in colored powder while running, walking, or jogging. The powder is non-toxic, gluten-free, and safe for people and pets of all ages and it washes away easily. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. Fifty percent of the proceeds and all donations will be donated to Victory Junction . THINGS TO KNOW: Two age groups: 13+ and 12 & under Race registration deadline is 4/8/26 to lock in price and guarantee a t-shirt Registration after the 4/8/26 deadline will result in price increase of $5 and no guarantee of t-shirt REGISTRATION ENDS ON 4/18/26 Race-day registration will open back up at 6:00 am until 8:00 am on 5/2/26 Race-day check-in for all runners begins at 7:00 am on 5/2/26 HOW CAN YOU PREP

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Cardinal Color Run – Monroe, NC 2026?

Cardinal Color Run – Monroe, NC 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Monroe, North Carolina.

Where is Cardinal Color Run – Monroe, NC 2026 held?

Cardinal Color Run – Monroe, NC 2026 is held at 675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd. in Monroe, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Cardinal Color Run – Monroe, NC 2026?

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