Oaklawn Color Classic 5k & Fun Run
About this race
The Oaklawn Color Classic is going to be colorful again this year! Runners and walkers will be doused in colored powder throughout the route. This event is an example of Oaklawn’s dedication to keeping the community healthy by encouraging individuals and families to foster healthy lifestyles. By hosting the Color Classic, Oaklawn hopes to promote fun and fitness and enjoyment of running or walking for all ages.
Limited to first 1,000 registered participants.
Runners will receive:
- Commemorative T-Shirt (Must Register By May 12th to be Guaranteed a Race Shirt!)
- Neck Gaiter
- Pint Glass for first 600 Adults (First 400 kids will receive color changing cup) – Pick Up at Dark Horse Brewing Co. after the Run! First Come First Served.
- Participation Medal
After Party!
There will be a post-race party at the Dark Horse Brewing Company (511 S. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall, MI)! Racers, bring your bib to claim your drink special with commemorative Pint Glass (limited to first 600 people) or color changing cup (limited to first 400 kids).
Powder colors are made with high quality cornstarch, food dyes and baking soda. All materials are 100% FD&C and/or D&C approved. For more information regarding powder visit: https://www.wholesalecolorpowder.com/faqs/
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Running
5K Walk & Run
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥!!!! If you register after May 12th at midnight you will not be guaranteed a race shirt. First 750 racers to cross the finish line will receive a participation medal.
1 Mile Fun Run
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥!!!! If you register after May 12th at midnight you will not be guaranteed a race t-shirt. First 750 racers to cross the finish line will receive a participation medal.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Marshall.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Results — Oaklawn Color Classic 5k & Fun Run
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- 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, 4 Marshall events
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