Events
Place
1545 Parkway
Sevierville, TN US 37862
Description
Join us at the ninth annual Color Me Mutt 5K on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, TN!
Color Me Mutt is a fun and charitable event presented by the PARC Foundation, the charitable arm of NASCAR SpeedPark. Proceeds from the race will support Sevier Animal Care Center whose mission is to be an unwavering voice for companion animals and a loving ally to the humans who care for them, all while creating innovative solutions that prevent pet homelessness, end suffering, and support the community.
The Color Me Mutt 5K Color Run will kick off at 8:30 a.m., with participants in the 1-Mile Color Fun Run/Walk starting after all the 5K runners. And guess what? It's a pet-friendly event! You don't need to be a dog owner to participate, but if you are, feel free to bring your furry friend along! Register before October 10th to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size. All participants will receive a swag bag with a t-shirt, your nontoxic color packet, a commemorative pet item, a finisher medal, Unlimited Ride Wristband to NASCAR SpeedPark (valid through 2/28/2025), and your race bib.
Entry Fee:
General Pricing: October 1st to October 26th
- 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run: $50
- Pet Parade: $5
- Virtual: $35
- $20 discount for groups registering 5 or more participants
- All 5K Color Run and 1-Mile Color Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a t-shirt, one packet of color, a commemorative pet item, a finisher medal, and an Unlimited Ride Wristband to NASCAR SpeedPark (valid through 2/28/2025.)
Packet Pickup:
- Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm at NASCAR SpeedPark, 1545 Parkway, Sevierville next to Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Mall
- Friday, October 25, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2pm at NASCAR SpeedPark, 1545 Parkway, Sevierville next to Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Mall
If you participate in the pre-race packet pickup, please remember to bring your race bib and color packet with you on Saturday morning. You are allowed to check in your friends and family! If you check in additional race participants for the timed 5K, please make sure that the correct race bib goes to each participant. Race Day Packet Pickup opens at 7 am!
Timed 5K Age Categories
The 5K Color Run will be a timed event with awards provided to the top overall male and female runners who finish with a dog. We will also recognize the three male and female finishers in each of these age categories:
- 14 & under
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
We understand that some of our favorite four-legged friends would prefer a shorter course. If that's the case, the 1-Mile Fun Color Run/Walk is for you! Don't worry, you'll still get showered with color at different locations along the course and get the same swag bag as the 5K participants.
Because life is still unpredictable, we are giving all runners or walkers the opportunity to join the race virtually. Please choose the virtual race registration option.
Pet Parade
Whether or not you participate in the race, any dog owner can join us for the Pet Parade! Because we love the Pet Parade so much, we're supersizing it to include five judging categories this year:
- Best Fictional Character
- Best Fun Sized (Dogs less than 15lbs)
- Best Twinzies
- Most Original
- Ruff & Tuff
Best of Show will be presented to an overall winner from one of these categories.
Basic Info
Both the Color Me Mutt 5K Color Run and the 1-Mile Color Fun Run/Walk are pet-friendly races! Again, you DO NOT need to be a pet owner to participate. For those with dogs, we love seeing all your pampered pooches each year. The color used is non-toxic and we will have water stations for both dogs and owners on the race route.
All 5K Color Run and 1-Mile Color Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a t-shirt, one packet of color, a commemorative pet item, a finisher medal, and an Unlimited Ride Wristband to NASCAR SpeedPark (valid through 2/28/2025.)
Additionally, there will be a slate of vendors promoting their businesses and selling their products – many related to the needs of our animal companions.
All virtual participants will be mailed their t-shirt, commemorative pet item, finisher medal, and Unlimited Ride Wristband to NASCAR SpeedPark after the race. Locals will be able to make arrangements to pick up their swag bags during packet pickup.
Color Me Mutt® is an annual color run for people and their dogs. It includes a 5k race, 1-mile fun run, pet parade, and sale of merchandise like t-shirts, bandannas, dog bowls, and similar items. Net proceeds from the event benefit PARC Foundation, Inc., and designated charities that celebrate the bond between dogs and humans. Color Me Mutt® is a registered trademark of PARC Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable foundation.
Race Contact Info
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Race Referral Program
We have added the opportunity to invite friends and family and be rewarded for your efforts. This year, when you refer 5 people who sign up for either the 5K or 1-Mile race you will receive a $20 refund! Please watch this video to better understand how the program works: How to Become a Referrer.
2023 Rocked!
Thank you to all of our participants, both two-legged and four-legged, for making 2023's event a blast. If you’ve never participated in Color Me Mutt, check out our 2018 video flashback to learn more. As always, we wouldn’t have so many amazing photos without RBA Marketing and Media’s event sponsorship. Thank you Rich and Ray for donating your time and talent. Don’t forget to see if you made the 2023 race photo album here!
VENDOR VILLAGE
Don't forget to make time before or after the race to visit our Vendor Village along the event's Start/Finish line. You'll be able to meet our nonprofit partners, enjoy food and drink, shop for unique items by local artisans and learn more about pet-related goods and services by local businesses. We'll also have a booth of Color Me Mutt branded athletic gear and dog items available for purchase!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we'll be announcing our vendors on our social media channels as we get closer to race day!
Do you have a business or nonprofit organization that you think will be a great fit for our Vendor Village? There's still time to register your booth for this year's race. Click on the flyer below to register now!
Race Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Color Me Mutt 5K timed?
The Color Me Mutt 5K is a timed event. Award certificates will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category for both men and women. Although it is a timed event, it's also just a fun day with your furry friends and family. You can jog, run, or walk with your favorite canine.
Is the Color Me Mutt 5K safe?
The color powder used at the Color Me Mutt 5K is all made in the USA, certified non-toxic and free of any heavy metals. Our bright colors are a combination of cornstarch, baking soda, and FD&C dyes.
How is the color administered along the course?
You will see a couple of smiling faces along the course whose main goal is to douse you in a colorful powder to ensure that you look like you ran through a beautiful rainbow by the time you cross the finish line. As with any substance, you want to keep it out of your eyes and our “certified” color throwers make sure to aim low as you pass by. Our color throwers will not attempt to color your dog unless specifically asked. You also have the option to wave off color at any station. Just let the color thrower know before you pass by. Some runners/walkers opt to wear glasses or goggles for their eyes and use a bandanna or dust mask for their mouths.
Will the color ruin clothes or running shoes?
The color does mostly wash out after the event. As with anything dirty, the sooner you wash it the better. We suggest wearing items that you wouldn’t mind getting colorful.
What about my dog?
Again, all participants have the option to wave off our color throwers, especially if you realize that it makes your dog nervous. On the other hand, we do know that some dogs love it; and some participants have requested that their dog be doused while standing in place instead of running through the color. At the end of the race, we will have color washing stations for your pet if needed.
Will you have water stations on the course?
Yes! We know that everyone, including your dog, will need to stay hydrated on the race course. We will have two water stations for the dogs on the course. The first one is at the half-mile turnaround so that dogs doing the 1-Mile event will have a chance to hydrate before finishing. We also have a second water station for both our human and canine participants closer to the turnaround for the 5K event. At the end of the race, all human participants will receive a bottle of water and we'll have another water station set up specifically for your dogs.
Are cameras and phones safe to have in the color zones?
Our race photographers are generally fine shooting from a medium distance of 50 feet, but to be totally safe, we always recommend covering cameras and phones with a protective dust wrap. Those colorful powder particles are sneaky and the Color Me Mutt 5K is not liable for any damage that might be done to your camera or phone.
Can spectators attend the post-race Finish Festival?
Absolutely! You’ll want to attend the Pet Parade and visit with our fabulous vendors for unique items by local artisans and craftsmen.
What happens is there if bad weather?
A little rain won’t stop the happiest 5K! It even makes the colors brighter! In the event that severe weather does threaten on the weekend of the event, we will inform and update via email.
DOG ETIQUETTE
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