YCFL Color Run 2026 – Think Green, Run Clean – Fort Lee, NJ 2026

Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Fort Lee, NJ
Venue
Fort Lee Community Center
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $30.00
Events
1 Mile Fun Color Run / Walk, 5K Color Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The YCFL Color Run 2026 starts at 10:00 AM on April 25, giving you a reasonable morning window to arrive and settle in before race time. Held at Fort Lee Community Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, this running event offers a 1-mile and 5K option, so you can choose based on your fitness level and race goals. Entry fees run between $20 and $30, making it an affordable option for a spring race. Whether you're targeting a quick 1-mile effort or pushing the 5K distance, you'll find a suitable format here. Plan your hotel stay to account for Fort Lee's location in northern New Jersey, and factor in travel time to the community center venue on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
YCFL Color Run for Environmental Sustainability is co-hosted by the Youth Council of Fort Lee , Borough of Fort Lee, LG Electronics USA, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, and Peter Magnone Foundation. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 10:00 AM sharp followed by the 5K Run at 10:45 AM. P acket Distribution will be held on April 24th, Friday, between 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM - the location will be announced later. Event-day packet pickup will also be available onsite beginning at 9:00 AM. The award ceremony for the 5K race only will begin at 11:45 AM. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male/female runners will be given awards. Age categories will be grouped by every ten years after ages 0-9. Event t-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by April 24th. The 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk entry fee will be $25, and 5K Run entry fee will be $30 on the day of the race. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is YCFL Color Run 2026 – Think Green, Run Clean – Fort Lee, NJ 2026?

YCFL Color Run 2026 – Think Green, Run Clean – Fort Lee, NJ 2026 takes place on April 25, 2026. The race is held in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Where is YCFL Color Run 2026 – Think Green, Run Clean – Fort Lee, NJ 2026 held?

YCFL Color Run 2026 – Think Green, Run Clean – Fort Lee, NJ 2026 is held at Fort Lee Community Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Where can I find hotels near YCFL Color Run 2026 – Think Green, Run Clean – Fort Lee, NJ 2026?

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