Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run
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Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run
The Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run is scheduled for November 7, 2026 in Vidalia, Louisiana, with the venue listed as 112 Front Street. The event uses a roughly 3.1 miles course that begins at the base of the levee across from Vidalia Upper Elementary School, proceeds down Concordia Avenue including Concordia Extension, turns around about halfway down the Extension, and returns to the start/finish area.
The run includes several color stations along the route so participants accumulate color during the course. Organizers plan two waves: a runner's wave followed shortly by a walker's wave. Strollers and wagons are permitted on the course to accommodate families with young children.
An after-race festival at the amphitheater area is part of the event program and features music, photo opportunities, multiple vendors, and a merchandise tent. Registration opens on August 15, 2026 and closes in mid-October 2026. The stated registration fee is $30 and registration includes a white t-shirt and a swag bag; swag bags for out-of-town participants include whole body wash cloths.
The event is dedicated to the memory of a young child who battled a rare brain cancer and is organized to raise funds for St. Jude and the Watson Strong Foundation, which was established to support families facing similar situations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
