Event Info

What to Expect

Event Schedule

Saturday, 15 August, 2026​

🎟️ 8:00 AM — Registration & Check-In Opens
🎨 9:00 AM — The Colour Run Begins
🎉 10:30 AM — Finish Line Festival & Celebrations Start

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Event Information

All you need to know

Route will be

  • Clearly Marked
  • Supported by Volunteers
  • Monitored for Safety
  • Coordinated with the City of Yellowknife

    • Safety Features

  • Route Marshals
  • Water Availability
  • First Aid Support
  • Controlled Intersections Where Necessary

    • Open to

    • Runners & Walkers
    • Families & Groups
    • All Fitness Levels
    • Pets on a Leash

    Move at your own pace and enjoy the experience.

    Event Flow

  • Arrive at the Multiplex
  • Check In & Receive Race Bib
  • Join the Start Line Celebration
  • Complete the Colour Run Route
  • Cross the Finish Line
  • Continue the Celebration at the Festival Area

    • Important Note

  • Route Distance is Approximate
  • Final Route Subject to City Approvals
  • Event Signage Will Guide Participants Throughout the Course

    • Participants Experience

  • Colour Stations Along the Route
  • Music & High-Energy Vibes
  • Photo-Friendly Moments
  • Finish Line Celebrations
  • Fun for All Ages
  • Community Atmosphere

    • Know Who We Are

    The Colour Run Route

    The Yellowknife Colour Run features a fun, non-competitive 3–5 km loop, designed so participants start and finish at the same location. This makes parking, meeting friends, and enjoying the festival afterwards simple and convenient.

    Whether you run, jog, or walk, the route is designed to be:

    • accessible to all fitness levels
    • safe and well supervised
    • exciting and full of colour moments
    • suitable for individuals, families, and groups
    View Route Map

    Participant Waiver & Safety Information

    All participants are required to agree to the event waiver before participating in the Yellowknife Colour Run.

    Read & Print Waiver

    Route Overview

    Start and finish at the Yellowknife Multiplex on a fun 3–5 km loop through the community. Enjoy a lively, non-competitive run/walk with 4–6 colour stations along the route, creating a vibrant, festival-style experience for all ages.

    What to expect on the route:

    • 📍 Start & Finish: Yellowknife Multiplex
    • 🏃‍♂️ Route Distance: ± 3–5 km loop
    • 🎨 Colour Stations: 4–6 vibrant colour zones
    • 🌿 Scenic community streets with a festival atmosphere
    • 🎉 A fun, non-competitive run/walk for all ages
    View Route Map

    🎉 Fun Atmosphere

    A vibrant celebration filled with colour, music, laughter, energy, and unforgettable community spirit throughout course

    Wear White Clothing

    Participants wear white outfits to showcase bright colours exploding across fabric during the run experience Icon suggestion

    Take Photos Along the Route

    Capture colourful moments at every station, creating memories with friends, family, and vibrant paint effects Icon suggestion:

    Run at Own Pace

    Everyone runs or walks comfortably, enjoying freedom to move without pressure or competitive timing rules Icon suggestion:

    Enjoy the Experience

    Relax, laugh, and soak in music, colour, and joy while celebrating community spirit together fully Icon suggestion:

    Route Safety

    lear marshals, marked routes, and support stations ensure a safe, organised, and enjoyable experience throughout

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