Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run – Salem, IL 2026

This 5K is open to all ages and abilities, whether you walk, jog, run, push a stroller, or cheer from the sidelines. Participants will be showered in vibrant color along the route as we celebrate courage, healing, and community connection. The competitive race will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the non-competitive walk/run at 9:05 AM, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace. The event kicks off with the Color Run/Walk and continues with a full day of activities, including Kids Corner & Family Resource Area Music and entertainment Touch-a-Truck Local vendors and food trucks Guest speaker(s) Community organizations and resources Color. Courage. Change is more than a race… it’s a movement. Proceeds from this event help support free, confidential services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocacy, counseling, and prevention education. Come covered in white, leave covered in color, and stand with us as we promote awareness, hope, and change.