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Color Blast 5K

Presented by Independence Bank - A 5K to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs have on our lives!

www.colorblast5k.org All proceeds go to 4 non-profits whose common mission is to support those with disabilities. Our Owensboro/Daviess County community is fortunate to have numerous organizations to help serve and enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs, both young and old. There are four local non-profit organizations involved: Puzzle Pieces, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, and GRADSA who are collaborating together to host an event in Owensboro to honor individuals who have unique qualities and abilities. The city of Owensboro has graciously offered their help in planning this event. The Objective of the Color Blast 5K Event: Participants wear anything and everything WHITE and along the run/walk route, participants will be “BLASTED” with a safe and non-toxic COLORED POWDER at each mile marker and the finish line. The color fun continues to the After Party for music, crazy fun, and group color showers! We are encouraging families, schools, church groups, friends, and business groups to get involved in this non-competitive 5K event to have fun and support a great cause!

02/14/2023

We have had a lot of questions about the Color Blast and will it be happening in 2023. The team that puts on the Color Blast decided that 2022 would be our last event, ending 10 years of Owensboro's most popular 5K. There is no doubt that the Color Blast was still just as fun as ever, and still a successful fundraiser for the nonprofits that put it on. But after 10 years, it is time to find new and exciting ways to celebrate disability awareness!

More than 17,000 people registered to run the Color Blast 5K in its 10-year history. Over 4,000 racers signed up for the first event in 2013, making it the largest 5K race in Owensboro history. The race raised more than $200,000 in honor of disability awareness, which was shared among six different nonprofits over the last decade. Those organizations donated nearly $20,000 to WHAS Crusade for Children in the event's span.

Thank you to the sponsors, participants and volunteers for making the Color Blast a fun and memorable event! All of the event's success is owed to you.

03/19/2022

The rain is moving out and we will be ready for you for opening ceremonies at 7:30am!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Here are the directions of today’s 5k!

03/18/2022

All shirts are here ! Thank you Adventures!

You can pick up at 2401 New Hartford Road (here until 5:30)

The race starts at 8:00am (opening ceremonies start at 7:30am).

Top 3 teams will be awarded on stage! Close race!

The start and finish of the race is on Hickman Ave in front of Sportscenter!!!

It is rain or shine!!

For those picking up shirts that morning we will be ready to by 6:45 to do pickup!

03/18/2022

The Color Blast 5K is TOMORROW!

Today is the LAST DAY to register!

Sign up by 6 p.m. here ➡️ bit.ly/ColorBlastSignUp

Support FOUR local nonprofits that serve individuals with disabilities: Puzzle Pieces, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc., GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association and Team Karlie

And special thanks to our friends at Independence Bank for their title sponsorship!

03/17/2022

Walk, run, skip or cartwheel -- we don't care! The Color Blast 5K is all about having FUN and supporting a great cause!

Register NOW ➡️ bit.ly/ColorBlastSignUp

Your registration helps support FOUR local nonprofits that serve individuals with disabilities!

Puzzle Pieces | GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association | Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc. | Team Karlie

And special thanks to our title sponsor, Independence Bank!

03/16/2022

T-SHIRT PICK UP DETAILS:

If you registered for the Color Blast 5K BEFORE March 6 your shirt can be picked up during the following times:

Thursday, 3/17 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/18 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pick up is at Puzzle Pieces, located at 2401 New Hartford Road. There will be a drive through pick up on the 24th Street side of the building.

If you registered for the Color Blast 5K AFTER March 6 we cannot guarantee your shirt is available YET. We ask that you pick up during the Friday times above or on Saturday morning.

Can you pick up shirts the day of the event?
YES! We recommend you arrive between 6:45 - 7:15 a.m. We are expecting a line at t-shirt pick up Saturday morning. The opening ceremonies begin at 7:30 and the race will start at 8 a.m.

Can you pick up shirts for your team or a friend?
YES! Just have everyone's first and last name. If you are picking up an entire team, message us and give us a heads up! We can get all of your shirts ready for you.

Can I still register?
YES! Friday is the last day to sign up! You will not be guaranteed a shirt.

Thank you for supporting Puzzle Pieces, GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association, Team Karlie and Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc.!

And shout out to our friends at Independence Bank for helping us make this event possible!

03/16/2022

There's nothing like crossing that crossing that finish line with a sense of accomplishment and full of color!

Don't miss out on all the fun! Register for the Color Blast 5K NOW! ➡️ bit.ly/ColorBlastSignUp

Your registration helps support FOUR local nonprofits: Puzzle Pieces, GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc. and Team Karlie

And shout out to our friends and title sponsor, Independence Bank!

03/15/2022

T-SHIRT PICK UP DETAILS:

If you registered for the Color Blast 5K BEFORE March 6 your shirt can be picked up during the following times:

Wednesday, 3/16 from 12 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/17 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/18 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pick up is at Puzzle Pieces, located at 2401 New Hartford Road. There will be a drive through pick up on the 24th Street side of the building.

If you registered for the Color Blast 5K AFTER March 6 we cannot guarantee your shirt is available YET. We ask that you pick up during the Friday times above or on Saturday morning.

Can you pick up shirts the day of the event?
YES! We recommend you arrive between 6:45 - 7:15 a.m. We are expecting a line at t-shirt pick up Saturday morning. The opening ceremonies begin at 7:30 and the race will start at 8 a.m.

Can you pick up shirts for your team or a friend?
YES! Just have everyone's first and last name. If you are picking up an entire team, message us and give us a heads up! We can get all of your shirts ready for you.

Can I still register?
YES! Friday is the last day to sign up! You will not be guaranteed a shirt.

Thank you for supporting Puzzle Pieces, GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association, Team Karlie and Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc.!

And shout out to our friends at Independence Bank for helping us make this event possible!

03/15/2022

Grab your friends and family and register for the Color Blast 5K before it's too late! The race is this Saturday!

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/ColorBlastSignUp

Your participation directly benefits FOUR local nonprofits: Puzzle Pieces, GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association, Team Karlie, and Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc.

And special thanks to our title sponsor, Independence Bank, for their continued support of our race!

03/14/2022

Happy Monday! Start your week off right -- register for the Color Blast 5K!

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/ColorBlastSignUp

Support FOUR local nonprofits by participating in the Color Blast!

Puzzle Pieces | Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc. | Team Karlie | GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association

And shout out to our friends at Independence Bank for their title sponsorship of our race!

03/12/2022

The Color Blast 5K is ONE WEEK AWAY!

Register TODAY ➡️ bit.ly/ColorBlastSignUp

You can help support FOUR local nonprofits that serve individuals with disabilities:
Puzzle Pieces
Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
Team Karlie
GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association

Shout out to our friends at Independence Bank for being a title sponsor of our race each year!

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Title Sponsor-Independence Bank. Our Owensboro/Daviess County community is fortunate to have numerous organizations to help serve and enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs, both young and old. We are proud to present our 3rd celebratory fundraising event March 16, 2019 to support Ability Awareness in our community (March is Disability Awareness month). There are five local non-profit organizations involved: Puzzle Pieces, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, and GRADSA who are collaborating together to host an event in Owensboro to honor individuals who have unique qualities and abilities. The city of Owensboro has graciously offered their help in planning this event. The Objective of the Color Blast 5K Event: Participants wear anything and everything WHITE and along the run/walk route, participants will be “BLASTED” with a safe and non-toxic COLORED POWDER at each mile marker and the finish line. The color fun continues to the After Party for music, crazy fun, and group color showers! We are encouraging families, schools, church groups, friends, and business groups to get involved in this non-competitive 5K event to have fun and support a great cause! The proceeds raised will benefit the six organizations who are contributing a portion to the WHAS Crusade for Children. Write it on the calendar, tie a string on your finger, or set a reminder in your phone whatever you do don’t miss the fun on March 21st!

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