The Recreation Department and the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission host a number of fundraisers each year to benefit the programs, facilities, and community we serve. This page shows how you can support them.
Proceeds from the Splash of Color Run benefit the Rec-Plex in our continued efforts to meet project deadlines and funding goals. There are many opportunities for everyone to participate!
Splash of Color Run: Saturday, May 16, 2026
The 5th Annual Splash of Color Run, hosted with the Merced County Chamber of Commerce, begins in Memorial Park at 1339 Main Street and winds through several parks on the north side of town before finishing at Alvernaz Field. At each stop, participants are coated with color! Check-in is at 9:00 AM and the race starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
Register online by April 14, 2026 to guarantee an event shirt and plenty of color. A limited number of no-frills tickets may be available at the event, space permitting, for $30.
How to buy tickets
All ticket sales are handled through the registration website, so no cash is collected. Set up your recreation account, select Fundraiser on the menu, and go to Splash of Color Run.
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