Sat, May 22, 2027

Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

Williamston, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Apr 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

The course runs out and back on the Skewarkee Rail Trail, a former rail line that stretches to a river boat landing. It is mostly flat and shaded, with a short stretch on a street where the trail meets the road. Along the way, volunteers throw bursts of color at runners and walkers. Proceeds support the local arts council's programming.

Packet pickup is offered the afternoon before at the Martin County Arts Council, with an additional window on race morning before the start.

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Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run 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

40finishers

18:22winner

33:12median

46:05cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Copeland (18:22) · Braxton Trueblood (19:21) · Maddox Meekins (20:42)

The Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/22/2027 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:12, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (40 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:22 while the median finisher took 33:12. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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