About the Nemesis 5k Color Run
The route goes through downtown Reading, with color stations spread along the whole course. Between the music playing throughout and the block party atmosphere, the post-race scene is as much the point as the run itself. Food vendors and entertainment keep things going well after the last runners come through.
Packet pickup runs in the hours before the start, on the same day as the race. After you finish, there are food vendors and live entertainment nearby, so it is worth staying around rather than heading straight to the car.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/8/2026 13:00Free
3 Miles8/8/2026 13:00$40
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