5K & Color Walk
Give. Move. Grow.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
LocationFairfield County Fairgrounds
157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130
5K Race
- 7:30 AM
- Registration
- 8:30 AM
- Race starts
Color Walk
- 10:30 AM
- Registration
- 11:00 AM
- Walk starts
Run, walk, fundraise, volunteer or bring food for the Full Plate Club. Every way you take part helps feed Fairfield County children on the weekends.
Get Involved
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Run the 5K
Registration opens at 7:30 AM. The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Register for the 5K (opens RunSignup in a new tab) -
Walk in Color
Register as a Color Champion or Color Crew. $40 per person.
Register for the Color Walk (opens in a new tab) -
Fill a Plate
Support a Color Champion or Color Crew. $8 helps feed one child for the weekend.
Support a Fundraiser (opens in a new tab) -
Volunteer
Help us make the day happen for runners, walkers and families.
Sign Up to Volunteer (opens in a new tab)
A New Twist on Our Color Walk!
This year, we’re doing our Color Walk a little differently! Rather than simply registering to walk, participants will also have the opportunity to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising benefiting our Full Plate Club.
The Full Plate Club is our weekend backpack program, currently helping provide supplemental weekend meals for nearly 800 children throughout Fairfield County.
$8
helps feed one child for the weekend!
How the Color Walk Works
Color Champion
Individual
Color Crew
Team
Registration is $40 per person, which helps provide weekend food for five children.
Register
Sign up as a Color Champion (Individual) or Color Crew (Team).
Fundraise
Once registered, participants receive fundraising information and digital tools to encourage their friends, families, coworkers, and neighbors to help them continue filling plates!
Walk
During the walk, participants will travel through four color stations, learning more about United Way, ALICE families, and programs supporting local youth.
We will also have a color-free side of the route and masks available to help make the event accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The Center for Independence PACE Unit will also be available for individuals if needed.
Prizes will be awarded to our Top Individual and Team Fundraisers!
Register for the Color Walk (opens in a new tab) Support a Color Walk Fundraiser (opens in a new tab)
Full Plate Club Food Drive
We’re also hosting a food drive during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring shelf-stable food items, including:
- Peanut butter
- Cereal
- Cereal bars
- Applesauce
- Macaroni and cheese
- Fruit cups
- Fruit snacks
Every eligible food item donated earns one ticket for a chance to win a fun prize!
This is a great opportunity for individuals to support the Full Plate Club, even if they aren’t participating in the 5K or Color Walk.
