Imagine a crisp, sunny morning at Bedford’s Falling Creek Park with an excited crowd gathered at the starting line, buzzing with energy. Participants of all ages are dressed in white, ready to transform into living canvases. As the race begins, runners and walkers alike charge forward, grinning from ear to ear. Along the course, volunteers armed with colorful powder wait eagerly at multiple color stations. As runners pass through, they're showered with vibrant clouds of blue, pink, yellow, and green, creating a kaleidoscope of colors in the air.
The laughter and cheers from participants mix with the upbeat music from DJ Showtime playing in the background, creating an infectious atmosphere of joy and celebration. By the time they cross the finish line, everyone is covered head to toe in a rainbow of hues, having not only completed a fun and healthy run but also created unforgettable memories. The after-party showers everyone with even more color as participants dance and laugh with friends.
Runners who register after 9/15 may not receive a shirt. We cannot accommodate day-of registrations.
Packet pickup is Friday, October 2 at 578 Blue Ridge Ave, Bedford, VA from 5-6:30PM, or on Saturday, October 3 beginning at 8:30AM.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line. Click here to see the race route!
Oct 02, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bedford.
Learn more about the host city, Bedford.
Bedford is a town and former independent city in the county of the same name in Central Virginia of the Southern United States of America. With an estimated population of 6,585 as of 2018, the town – which is the county seat of Bedford County – is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town, despite its seemingly unremarkable size, is home to a plethora of historical sites, notably those devoted to the World War II history of the citizens in the town.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Anxious for Nothing 5K Color Run!.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brian Marroquin | — | |
| 🥇 | JENNIFER PASTRANA | — | |
| 🥈 | Jackson Hayden | — | |
| 🥈 | Kendra Ayers | — | |
| 🥉 | E. Chaffin | — | |
| 🥉 | Matthew Beard | — | |
| 4 | Joshua Dick | — | |
| 4 | Brooke Chaffin | — | |
| 5 | Treya Eissens | — | |
| 5 | Anonymous Anonymous | — | |
| 5 | Heather Beard | — | |
| 6 | Eliza Chaffin | — | |
| 6 | Mark Knutson | — | |
| 7 | Caroline Bond | — | |
| 7 | David Witt | — | |
| 8 | Catherine Conlon | — | |
| 8 | Jonathan Mitchell | — | |
| 9 | Trinity Bertolino | — | |
| 9 | Tyler Bussel | — | |
| 10 | Kenya Sharp | — | |
| 10 | Mark Murray | — | |
| 11 | Natalie Ferraro | — | |
| 11 | Louis Davis | — | |
| 12 | Eden Chaffin | — | |
| 12 | Kyle Park | — | |
| 13 | Eliana Chaffin | — | |
| 13 | Jacob Butcher | — | |
| 14 | Trevor Baker | — | |
| 14 | E. Knutson | — | |
| 15 | Eamon Ramos | — | |
| 16 | Mike Lovern | — | |
| 16 | Audrey Michalik | — | |
| 33 | Blake Hudson | — |
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