About the Colors for Hope 5K
This is a color run held in memory of Ava Rose VanderStelt, a young woman the community lost to suicide. Before the race begins, participants gather for a color toss, so by the time the course starts, the crowd is already bright and a little dusty. Proceeds go toward local high school scholarships and peer-led suicide prevention programs in area schools.
The morning opens with a welcome and sponsor recognition before the color toss kicks things off. Runners and walkers line up together shortly after. Age group awards are handed out at a ceremony once the field is in, covering a wide range of ages from young children through older adults.
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Colors for Hope 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
175finishers
19:42winner
32:39median
1:12:18cutoff
Top 3: Griffin Edman (19:42) · Ryleigh Alderink (19:44) · Ryan Khatir (19:58)
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles7/31/2027 09:00$30
3.1 Miles7/31/2027 09:00$20
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