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Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

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Williamston, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $30.00

About the Event

The Color Fun Run is an event that combines a 5K precision timed run while also giving walkers the opportunity to participate as well. "Color" is thrown at participants at intervals along the route, a route which takes place primarily on the Skewarkee Rail Trail.

All profits go to support the arts programming and operations of the Martin County Arts Council.

Registration:
5K Run (Timed)- $30; $35 day of race
5K Walk (Untimed) $25; $30 day of race
Children Under 8 Free (shirts not provided, but may be purchased for a fee of $15)

T-Shirts will be provided in the requested size if registered before May 1, 2026. Extra shirts will be available while they last.

Packet Pickup:
Friday, May 15th at Martin County Arts Council from 12-4pm or Saturday, May 16th at 7:30am

Course Description
The main course is the Skewarkee Rail Trail with a short stretch of the race on a street adjacent to the Trail. The Trail is an former CSX rail line that continues up to the Roanoke River boat landing. Participants will turn around at this point and go back to the starting point which is the finish line. The trail is a flat scenic route and shaded along the majority of the route.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male(18 and older)
Top 3 Overall Female(18 and older)
Top 3 Overall Male/Female(17 and younger)

Races Offered

5K Run (Timed)

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:30

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$30.00

5K Walk (Untimed)

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:40

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Williamston.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.7° / 25.5°

wb_sunny 14.9° / 24.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.3 /

water_drop 72.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.7° / 25.5°

wb_sunny 14.9° / 24.9°

air 11.3 km/h

water_drop 72.3%

About Williamston

Learn more about the host city, Williamston.

Williamston is a town in and the county seat of Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,248 at the 2020 census. It is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 28 miles (45 km) to the southwest.