United Way Color Dash 5K
Run. Walk. Dance. Get Colorful!
Strengthen our community!
What Is the Color Dash?
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Color Dash 5K filled with energy, music, and bursts of color! Whether you’re running, walking, or just coming out to enjoy the atmosphere, this event is all about having fun and celebrating community. Participants will travel along the course while being splashed with vibrant color cornstarch powder at designated stations—so wear white and get ready to get colorful!
The race will follow Deadwood Trail!
The Fun will begin at WNCC and end where it began.
The fun begins at 8am, June 20, 2026
Event Information
Registration Info
Early Registrations
(May 15th through June 5th)
Individual (ages 17 & over): $35
Student (ages 6-16): $30
Free Kids (5&U, no bag): FREE
(Free Kids do NOT receive a race bag and t-shirt)
Group Rates available. Please contact UW 308-632-2522 or jlopez@uwwn.org
Late registration
(June 6th - June 20th)
Adult (ages 17 & over): $40
Student (ages 6-16): $35
Free Kids (5&U, no bag): FREE
(Free Kids do NOT receive a race bag and t-shirt)
Group Rates available. Please contact UW 308-632-2522 or jlopez@uwwn.org
Registration Includes
Packet Pickup
Discount available for group registration. Please contact us at 308-632-2522 or email jlopez@uwwn.org
Pick up your race bags Friday June 19 at the Cheyenne County Community Center, located at 627 Toledo Street, Sidney, NE.
All Single and Youth will receive:
Sports pack bag
T-shirt
Sunglasses
Bandana/Headband
Race Map
One Paint Packet
Snacks, Dietrich Distributing & Pepsi-Cola of Western Nebraska
*T-shirts are not guaranteed with late registration.
*You don’t have to be a “runner” to enter this race! This event is all about a color crazy day with friends and family to support United Way of Western Nebraska! This is not a timed event and there is no age limit. You can run, walk, crawl, or cartwheel if you wish! We do ask that kids are accompanied by an adult. You can run or walk with a stroller, but it might be a good idea to cover the seat with plastic to protect it.
*The “color” is a cornstarch based powder that is non-toxic and biodegradable. It does mostly wash out after the event. We suggest you wear items that you wouldn’t mind getting color on. If you would like to preserve the color in your running shirt, spray it with vinegar and iron it.
*We will have an air-blowing “cleaning station” at the finish line. With a good dusting off, you won’t be 100% clean, but you should be good for the drive home. Bring a garbage bag or plastic to put on the seat of your car after the race…..just in case!
*Please NO PETS in the Color Dash.
*If the weather is hot, bring water, wear hats, sunscreen and dress cool!
*Be sure to join our event on Facebook under United Way of Western Nebraska for updates and additional information as it becomes available.
*The easiest way to enter is online with a credit/debit card. You will receive an email confirmation shortly after your register!
*For more information call United Way of Western Nebraska: 635-2522
A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors!
