Dandelion Foundation Color Run
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Dandelion Foundation Color Run - Great Falls, MT 2026
The Dandelion Foundation Color Run is the eleventh annual event at Elks Riverside Park Pavilion, 701 River Drive, Great Falls, MT 59404. Race proceeds support the Dandelion Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on ending child abuse and family violence. The event is described as family friendly and includes both short and longer course options.
Distances available:
- 1 mile
- 5K
Entry categories include free places for children age 6 and younger when accompanied by a paid adult, youth registration for ages 7 to 17, and adult registration for ages 18 and older. Registered participants receive a T-shirt and a color packet. Races begin near the Elks Riverside Park Pavilion and the 1 mile and 5K starts are staggered slightly to accommodate families. The event now offers competitive timing with official results. Pets are not allowed and registration is refundable only if the event is cancelled.
Practical notes mention that the colored powder used is nontoxic and should wash out of most clothes and hair. Organizers suggest bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel or old blanket for the drive home; leaf blowers are available for post-race clean up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
