Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

2nd Annual Sgt. Ruff's COLOR Run (5K and Fun Run)!!!

Join us November 7, 2026.

Times TBD

Awards to follow!!!

CHECK-IN, PACKET PICKUP, & DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION:

Location Address: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Lenoir, NC US 28645

Sgt. Ruff is BACK with more fun, more surprises, and MORE COLOR!

For our returning friends, get ready to add more COLOR to your experience! 
New swag, fresh merch, and exciting surprises are on the way. If you loved last year, this year is going to be even brighter!

But for those of you who don't know WHAT A COLOR RUN IS...

Picture this: You start the day in crisp white, then—BOOM—bursting blasts of food-grade, non-toxic colored powder envelope you from start to finish. Every step, every stride, every smile gets painted in purples, oranges, turquoise, and every shade in between. By the end, you’re not just a runner—you’re a masterpiece of living color!

Purpose of event:

Shepherds for Sheepdogs is a 501(c)3 located in Lenoir, NC whose purpose is to purchase professionally trained service dogs for disabled veterans and first responders! 100% of the proceeds goes to the dog and hero pair! We'd be honored to have you celebrating our fifth year with us. Join us and the City of Lenoir Parks and Rec as we continue to 'serve those who served'.

Course description:

Get ready to walk, run, or race all while getting blasted with color in this vibrant event. This fresh splash of family and dog fun will  will take place on the City of Lenoir Greenway. The race will start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex parking lot. Both races will begin with a color party, the Pup Run course will have an additional 2 color points and the Big Dawg will have 4.

All race registrants will receive: a white Sgt. Ruff T-shirt to wear in the event as well as a bandana, a pair of sunglasses, and an individual color bomb. All finishers will receive a custom dog tag medal!

VIP Big Dawg Ticket: includes an additional individual color bomb, a S4S Sticker Pack and a BRAND NEW, special edition, limited-time only shirt from our Patriotic Pup design line! ($11 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY. (select to upgrade at checkout)

New this year - The Family Ticket! Save some bucks while making fur-ever memories with the whole pack! Available to families of 4+ with all the regular race included swag for either the Big Dawg or the Pup Run. Eligibility requires participants living at the same address, Please. (select family discount at checkout)  

Pricing:  Pup Run $40, Big Dawg $50, VIP $85 (Big Dawg only, cutoff October 11th) 

            Ages 5 and under Free  - *Race items not included.*    

Price will increase October 11th.  Online Signups cutoff November 4th.    

T-shirt Deadline : November 1st is the deadline to receive shirts for both regular and VIP tickets in desired sizes. A limited amount of white run Shepherds for Sheepdogs shirts will be available day-of, but not guaranteed sizes. A limited amount of the newly designed shirts from the Patriotic Pup line will be available for sale at the event.

Registration will close Wednesday, Nov 4th at 11:59pm and re-open on race day, Saturday, Nov 7th CASH ONLY!

AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women 

AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE GROUPS:

1st, 2nd, 3rd winners will receive custom dog tags in age groups: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. 

Additional Info:

No Color Runners - Please be advised, if you wish to participate but avoid the mess, our volunteers will do their absolute best to keep you clean, please be prepared to follow all recommended strategies available at the registration table. But as this is an out and back event, and the greenway is fairly narrow, it is possible you will be crossing paths with runners who do want color. Avoiding color is at your own risk and cannot be guaranteed.   

• This is a Doggo-friendly event! Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain leashed
• Extra color bombs and race swag will be available for purchase al la carte 

SHARE ME!   https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/sgt-ruff-color-run

For more information about Shepherds for Sheepdogs, Inc. visit our website https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/ 

Want some cool Shepherds swag? Shop our online store and continue to support the cause! 100% of our proceeds are used for the hero and dog duo. https://shepherds4sheepdogsgear.itemorder.com/shop/home/            

Join fellow runners on November 7, 2026 for the Sgt. Ruff's Color Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Lenoir.