Color Me Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Color Walk/Run

Join us for the 10th Annual Color Me Mutt® 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, TN! 🐾

Celebrate a decade of wagging tails, vibrant color, and meaningful impact at this one-of-a-kind color run for people and their pups! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out for a colorful stroll, this pet-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages—with or without a dog.

Hosted by the PARC Foundation, the charitable arm of NASCAR SpeedPark, Color Me Mutt is a family-friendly, community-driven event that promotes active lifestyles and the special bond between pets and their people. The proceeds will benefit the PARC Foundation and a designated charitable partner to be announced soon.

 
🎨 Race Details

Start Time:

5K Color Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m.

You don’t need a dog to participate—but if you have one, bring them along for the fun! The course includes vibrant non-toxic powdered color stations, and there will be hydration stops for both humans and dogs.

Every participant receives:

Official event t-shirt (preferred size guaranteed with registration by Sept. 18)
Race bib and one packet of color
Custom Premium Finisher medal
Commemorative pet item
Unlimited Ride Wristband to NASCAR SpeedPark (valid through 2/26/2026)
Swag bag full of goodies
 
💲 Registration Pricing

Choose your event:

1-Mile Color Fun Run/Walk: $30

5K Color Run:

$35 through August 9, 2025
$40 from August 10 to September 15, 2025
$45 from September 16 to Race Day

Pet Parade: $5

Virtual Option: $40 (includes shipping of swag items)

👥 Group Discount: Save $20 when registering 5 or more participants together!

 
🐶 Pet Parade & Costume Contest

Stick around after the run for the crowd-favorite Pet Parade & Costume Contest, open to all dog lovers—whether you race or not! Dress up your dog (and yourself, if you like!) and compete in five fun categories:

Best Fictional Character
Best Fun-Sized (Dogs under 15 lbs)
Best Twinzies (Dog & human lookalikes)
Most Original
Ruff & Tuff

🏆 The Best in Show winner will be selected from among all category champs.

 
🗓 Packet Pickup

Pick up your swag early and avoid race-day lines!

Thursday, Oct. 2 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: NASCAR SpeedPark, 1545 Parkway, Sevierville (next to Tanger Outlets)

Race Day Pickup begins at 7:00 a.m.
✔ You may pick up packets for friends or family—just ensure bibs go to the correct 5K runners.

 
🕒 5K Timing & Awards

The 5K is officially timed and features awards for:

Top Overall Male & Female (with dog)
Top 3 male & female finishers in each age category:

14 & under
15–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60+

Prefer a more relaxed pace? Join the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk—you’ll still enjoy color zones and all the same participant perks.

 
💻 Virtual Option

Can’t join us in person? Participate virtually from anywhere! Register for the virtual race and we’ll mail your t-shirt, commemorative pet item, finisher medal, and NASCAR SpeedPark wristband after the event. Local participants may arrange for swag pickup during packet pickup hours.

 
🐾 About Color Me Mutt®
Color Me Mutt® is a registered trademark of the PARC Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching communities and celebrating the human-animal connection. This annual event includes a 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a lively pet parade. Proceeds benefit the PARC Foundation and designated charities that celebrate the bond between dogs and humans.