Description

1st Annual Sgt. Ruff's COLOR Run (5K and Fun Run)

Join us November 8, 2025.

9:15AM Presentation of America's Colors and National Anthem,

9:30AM Pup Run (1 Mile Fun Run Style, no timing chip, no age limit),

10AM Big Dawg (5k),

Awards to follow!!!

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

7:45 - 9:15 AM.
Location Address: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Lenoir, NC US 28645

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! This will be our 4th annual race but this year is our very first color run! Join us 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 participants will receive a white Shepherds for Sheepdogs 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 2 additional individual color bombs and a limited-time Sgt. Ruff T-shirt! ($13 dollar savings). Available for Big Dawg ONLY. Shirt Proof Coming SOON!!!

Pricing:  Pup Run $30, Big Dawg $40, VIP Big Dawg $65 (5K only)

T-shirt Deadline: October 25th 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 Sgt. Ruff shirts will be available for sale at the event.

AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL for both men and women will receive custom dog tags

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:

• This is a Doggo-friendly event! Your furry friend is welcomed with open paws but must remain leashed
• The more color the better! Your tutus, inflatable t-rex costumes, and neon knee socks are not only encouraged but double-dogged-dared!
• Your race kit will include a 'color saver' if you wish to memorialize your color forever, if not, simply wash it out. Please be advised the color powder is not limited to your shirt alone so leave your brand new, custom high-tops at home--unless of course you want them to have a little more pizzaz! 

https://shepherds4sheepdogs.org/sgt-ruff-color-run