The Grand Valley Oncology Life In Color 5K is a 1-mile running and walking event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Held at 2373 G Road, the race starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $35 to $45. This shorter distance makes it accessible for walkers and runners of varying fitness levels who want to participate in a community event while supporting oncology services in the Grand Valley area.
From the Race Organizer
This is a 5K fund raiser for Grand Valley Oncology. This year we are raising money for our Gas & Lodging program. The program offers travel assistance and lodging for out of town patients seeking oncology care. The 5K course is composed of 3 and half loops around the perimeter of the Community Hospital and includes a mix of road, sidewalk and gravel path. Participants will run through showers of food grade colored powder for the ultimate color experience! We want to make this event fun for all ages and accessible to all ability groups. Participants have the option to signup for the timed 5K or the Fun Run/Walk . Both options are the same course. Timed 5K participants receive a timing chip on their bib and will be lined up in the first wave of the race. Fun Run participants will not receive a bib and can take the course at their own pace and have fun along the way. We chose the theme of Life in Color because cancer comes in all different "colors" and we want to fund raise and support cancer patients in living their fullest lives. Colorful costumes encouraged! What to Wear/Expect: White Clothes: Essential for making the colors pop. Protection: Sunglasses and bandanas are often used to protect eyes and mouth from the powder. Cleanup: The powder generally washes out, but it is advised to wear clothing you don't mind getting stained. Packet Pickup / Race Day: Packet Pickup will be in Grand Valley Oncology downstairs lobby on Friday 6/5/26 between 4pm-6pm. Late Registration and on the day of the race is $45 and will start at 7:15am on 6/6/26. Register by 5/10/26 to guarantee a T-shirt. Race will start in the Adventure Academy Parking Lot. Parking is available directly across the street or in the gravel lot located just west of Adventure Academy.
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Race Travel Insurance
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When is Grand Valley Oncology – Life In Color 5K 2026 — Grand Junction, CO?
Grand Valley Oncology – Life In Color 5K 2026 — Grand Junction, CO takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Where is Grand Valley Oncology – Life In Color 5K 2026 — Grand Junction, CO held?
Grand Valley Oncology – Life In Color 5K 2026 — Grand Junction, CO is held at 2373 G Road in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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