Grand Valley Oncology - Life In Color 5K

Runners at the Grand Valley Oncology - Life In Color 5K circle the Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, passing through bursts of food-grade colored powder. This 5K is a fundraiser for Grand Valley Oncology, with proceeds supporting the Gas & Lodging program that assists out-of-town oncology patients with travel and lodging expenses. Participants can choose between a timed 5K or an untimed Fun Run/Walk, utilizing the same course for those aiming for a personal best and those preferring a more leisurely pace. The route begins in the Adventure Academy Parking Lot at 2373 G Road, completing three and a half loops around the hospital perimeter. The course surface varies, alternating between road, sidewalk, and gravel path. Timed runners receive a bib with a chip and begin in the first wave, while Fun Run/Walk participants complete the course without chip timing. The "Life in Color" theme relates to the various colors representing cancer awareness. Participants are encouraged to embrace this with colorful costumes, wear white clothing to best display the powder, and consider practical items like sunglasses, bandanas, and clothing that may get stained.