Dandelion Foundation Color Run 2026

About the Event

Join us for the 11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Run. Race proceeds support the work of The Dandelion Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending child abuse and family violence. This is a great family friendly event!

T-shirt and color packet for every registered participant
No Pets Allowed
Registration is only refundable if the event is cancelled
Now offering competitive timing official results

Registration and packet pick-up: 10-11am, Saturday, June 6th Elks Riverside Park Pavilion.

Race: All races will begin near the Elks Riverside Park Pavilion. 1 mile and 5K races will be staggered slightly, but close enough together to accommodate families. Now offering competitive timing official results. It's a family friendly fundraising fun run!

NO PETS ALLOWED!

Suggestions:

Plan to get colored!
Leaf blowers availabe for post race clean up
Throw an old blanket or some towels in your car for the drive home
Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats recommended
We use high quality nontoxic colored powder which will easily wash from most clothes and hair. Purchased through Color Blaze - Visit us at www.colorblaze.com #1 supplier of color powder for runs, festivals, color wars, parties, and more!!

Races Offered

1 MILE - KIDS (Ages 6 and younger FREE W/PAID ADULT) - 1 MILE - KIDS (Ages 6 and younger FREE W/PAID ADULT)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$0.00

1 MILE - YOUTH (Ages 7-17) - 1 MILE - YOUTH (Ages 7-17)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$10.00

1 Mile - ADULT (Ages 18+) - 1 MILE - ADULT (Ages 18+)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$35.00

5K - ADULT (Ages 18+) - 5K - ADULT (Ages 18+)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$35.00

5K - KIDS (Ages 6 and younger free) - 5K - KIDS (Ages 6 and younger FREE W/PAID ADULT)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$0.00

5K - YOUTH (Ages 7-17) - 5K - YOUTH (Ages 7-17)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Great Falls.

thermostat Temperature

10.8° / 22.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.7° / 19.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

54.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:28

nightlight Sunset

21:22

About Great Falls

Learn more about the host city, Great Falls.

Great Falls is a city in Central Montana. It is the third most populous city in Montana with approximately 60,000 people. It is the hub for commercial and financial dealings in the center of the state.