Back 2 School 5k Color Run
About this race
Get ready, Greensboro—this isn’t your average 5K!
Join us for a high-energy Color Run 5K where fun meets friendly competition. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running with your kids, or just out to enjoy a vibrant day with friends, this event is designed for all ages and all paces. Along the course, you’ll dash through exciting color stations, getting covered in bright, non-toxic powder that turns every step into a celebration.
For those looking to compete, we’ll have timed results and awards, while others can jog, walk, or dance their way to the finish line. It’s the perfect mix of race-day adrenaline and laid-back community fun.
Stick around after the run for music, photos, and a colorful finish-line party you won’t want to miss!
🎨 All ages welcome
🏃♂️ Run, walk, or race
🏆 Awards for top finishers
📍 Greensboro, NC
Grab your friends, bring the family, and come make some color-filled memories with us!
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Running
Back 2 School Color Run 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greensboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (EDT) in Greensboro on August 22, 2026 — 13h 17m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 55 Greensboro events
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