Thank you to Independence Bank for once again being the Title Sponsor!!
After much consideration, the four organizing nonprofits of the Color Blast 5K have decided to cancel the 2020 race. Organizers decided to postpone the race, which was originally set for March 21, until later in the year. However, with ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and unknown future distancing regulations for large crowds, all nonprofit officials made the difficult decision to cancel the race.
We want to thank the nearly 2,000 walkers/runners who signed up for the event and for the teams that have become a part of the Color Blast family the last eight years. We also want to thank event sponsors, many of which have been longtime supporters of the Color Blast. The Color Blast is a fun community event, but more importantly it represents gathering together to support those with disabilities to show that they are valued, able and special.
Each of the Color Blast organizing nonprofits -- Puzzle Pieces, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie and GRADSA -- has faced extreme challenges in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. It is our hope that registered racers will see their registration fees as a donation to each of these vital nonprofits who are facing unforeseen hardships. But we also realize the same challenges we face have been seen by everyone in the greater Owensboro community. We do not want to cause any additional hardships during this very trying time. Please contact : contact@puzzle-pieces.org if you would like to request a refund, but please know this means you will not receive the 2020 race t-shirt. For those that do donate your registration fee to the four organizing nonprofits, you will be sent a $10 voucher for next year’s race and of course your 2020 race shirt.
When social distancing restrictions allow, we will set up a time for participants to pick up their race t-shirt. We are sad that this year’s creative new design from title sponsor Independence Bank won’t be seen in full display at the 2020 race, but we want to make sure that each registered participant gets this coveted memento.
At this time, organizers are moving forward with planning for Color Blast 2021, which we hope to make bigger and better than ever. Stay tuned for the announcement of details! Plan the 3rd Saturday in March to honor Disability Awareness Month.
If you prefer to register with a paper registration you can download and print one by clicking HERE. Reminder that Puzzle Pieces Campus can not make change. You can mail or drop off to Puzzle Pieces Campus at 2401 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303. If dropping off please put registration and payment in a sealed envelope and drop off in our locked mailbox on the north side of the building (facing Glenn Funeral Home).
Color Us Proud Owensboro, Support Disability Awareness
A 5K fun run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs
have on our lives, to acknowledge their abilities, and help spread awareness!
A 5K fun run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs
have on our lives, to acknowledge their abilities, and help spread awareness!
Enjoy pictures from the 7th Color Blast 5k below,
Thank you to everyone for another wonderful Color Blast 5k 2019! You have helped support Puzzle Pieces, Dream Riders of KY, GRADSA and Team Karlie!
Welcome! Our Owensboro/Daviess County community is fortunate to have numerous organizations to help serve and enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs, both young and old. We are proud to present a large scale celebratory fundraising event in March of each year to support Ability Awareness in our community (March is Disability Awareness month). There are four local non-profit organizations involved: Puzzle Pieces, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, and Green River Area Down Syndrome Association (GRADSA) who collaborate together to host this event in Owensboro to honor individuals who have unique qualities and abilities.
What is the Color Blast 5K?
A fun 5K run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs have on our lives, to acknowledge their abilities, and help spread awareness from families to friends to individuals!
The Objective of the Color Blast 5K Event:
Participants wear anything and everything WHITE and along the run/walk route, participants will be “BLASTED” with a safe and non-toxic COLORED POWDER at each mile marker and the finish line. The color fun continues to the After Party for music, food, crazy fun, and a group color shower! We are encouraging families, schools, church groups, friends, and business groups to get involved in this non-competitive 5K event to have fun and support a great cause!
Don’t miss the opportunity to have fun with us! The proceeds raised will directly benefit the six organizations who are contributing a portion to the WHAS Crusade for Children. The WHAS Crusade for Children, an organization based at WHAS TV studios in Louisville, KY, raise and distributes millions of dollars in Kentucky and Indiana each year for special needs children; last year they raised and distributed over 5 million dollars.
What is the Color Blast 5K?
A fun 5K run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs have on our lives, to acknowledge their abilities, and help spread awareness from families to friends to individuals!
The Objective of the Color Blast 5K Event:
Participants wear anything and everything WHITE and along the run/walk route, participants will be “BLASTED” with a safe and non-toxic COLORED POWDER at each mile marker and the finish line. The color fun continues to the After Party for music, food, crazy fun, and a group color shower! We are encouraging families, schools, church groups, friends, and business groups to get involved in this non-competitive 5K event to have fun and support a great cause!
Don’t miss the opportunity to have fun with us! The proceeds raised will directly benefit the six organizations who are contributing a portion to the WHAS Crusade for Children. The WHAS Crusade for Children, an organization based at WHAS TV studios in Louisville, KY, raise and distributes millions of dollars in Kentucky and Indiana each year for special needs children; last year they raised and distributed over 5 million dollars.