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Let Your Colors Fly! A Rainbow-Hued Fun Run for the Pride Brigade

The Pride Brigade, presents Let Your Colors Fly, a color-run fundraiser for the 2022 Springfield Pride Festival. Put your sneakers on, grab a friend and join an explosion of rainbow-tastic colors – all while supporting a good cause! Costumes are encouraged and welcome.

Runners and walkers can choose from a 3K, 5K or 10K route. Race day is June 12, 2021; gun start is at 7 am.

Each runner’s kit contains:

• A race bib
• A race shirt designed by local mural artist Kenva Rivas
• A finisher’s medal (presented at the finish line)
• A bag

Proceeds from registration will go to funding the 2022 Springfield Pride Festival.
In case of bad weather, our alternate date is June 19th. 

Register by May 1st for the Early Bird Rate of $35; price increases to $45 on May 2nd.

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