Mountaineer Color Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Byron Center, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Color Run | 1 Mile | Oct 2, 20265:30 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $15 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 32 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Michigan, which costs $22 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the Mountaineer Color Run starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 740 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7555 Byron Center Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 7555 Byron Center Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Mountaineer Color Run?
- Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $15, entry is about 32 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Michigan, which costs $22 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- 7555 Byron Center Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
From the organizers
Bring the whole family out for the Mountaineer Color Run! Take on a 1-mile color run/walk around the track and soccer field while getting covered in bright, colorful powder along the way. Registration will ask for you tshirt size. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED ANYMORE. We will see what sizes we have left over. Registration was required by Sept 14 to guarantee a tshirt.
This is a non-timed event, so there are no race times or results. Just come out, enjoy the course, and make some memories together!