Color for a Cause 5K/Mile (YLSC)
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About the Race
Join us for a fun, untimed Color Run/Walk benefiting The Arc of Shelby County. This event is open to all ages and abilities and welcomes walkers, runners, families, and strollers. The race will take place at Veterans Park in Alabaster, Alabama and focuses on fun, color, and community rather than speed or competition. Participants will experience color stations along the route while supporting an important local cause. Wear white or light colors and come ready to get colorful. All proceeds go ...
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Common questions
How hard is the Color for a Cause 5K/Mile (YLSC) 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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