Rainbow Run 5k

🌈 Rainbow Run 5K Returns!

June 14th 2025 Rainbow Run 5K is back! A colorful Pride fundraiser, all proceeds will be going to the 2025 Middletown Pride event on June 20th! This is a color run style race/fun run! There will be color powder thrown on racers as you pass by the stations, we will provide a "detour" cone to go around if you prefer not to have the color thrown at you.

🏃‍♂️ Rainbow Run 5K Overview

• Inclusivity: This is for any and everyBODY! Runners and walkers are all welcome!
• Route: The route will take us around Smith Park's outer loop twice, with color bomb stations along the way. (The color powder is made from cornstarch)

T-shirt 🎽 Details

• Price: Rainbow Run t-shirts are an additional $15.00.
• Transformation: These will be all white shirts at the start of the race, but by the end, they will have all the colors of the rainbow!
• Deadline: To guarantee a shirt, make sure to sign up by May 30th.

🕒 Event Schedule

• 4:00pm: Race Check-In
• 5:00pm: Rainbow Run 5k starts
• 6:00pm: Award ceremony
• After party: at NEW Ales immediately after Awards

💵 Pricing

• Rainbow Run 5K: $25
• Race T-shirt: $15

🏆 Awards

• Top 3 Male Winners
• Top 3 Female Winners
• Top 3 Non Binary Winners

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

After the event, continue the fun at the post-race party at NEW Ales Brewing in Middletown! Minority owned and all inclusive!

NEW Ales Brewing Address: 1330 Manchester Avenue, Middletown Ohio 45042

👕 Keeping Memories

Simple steps to make color run powder stay on a shirt and keep the memories: results may vary

• Step 1: Promptly change out of your colored gear and do not shake off excess color
• Step 2: Lay shirt flat and spray to soak with white vinegar
• Step 3: Keep the t-shirt flat to dry and iron with high heat
• Step 4: Toss in the dryer
• Step 5: Wash and wear

For more information, visit the official race page.