In 2004, Meiya was in her second year of the St. Jude Leadership Society and determined to double her fundraising efforts from the year before. The event was such a success that the Town of Arlington asked her to make it an annual tradition! In just its first two years, the Arlington Color Run raised an impressive $17,418.

Today, Arlington Color Run is officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and serves as an official fundraising arm for ALSAC/St. Jude. The organization is dedicated to expanding its impact by mentoring local youth through committee memberships and board positions.

In addition to the annual run, Arlington Color Run is developing new community events to raise critical funds to help eradicate childhood cancer, foster youth leadership development, and strengthen the organization’s future.

Together, we are creating a vibrant community where young leaders thrive — and where every step brings us closer to a world without childhood cancer.

• Inspire and empower students to lead with purpose by supporting their fundraising journeys and cultivating lifelong leadership skills. We offer board seats for students ages 14 and up, and committee seats for students ages 10 and up. Learn more!
  
  

• Champion the next generation of changemakers by connecting students with the St. Jude Leadership Society and giving them the Arlington Color Run as a powerful platform to achieve their goals. Learn More!
  
  

• Joining Forces with ALSAC/St. Jude by combining the Annual Arlington Color Run and the St. Jude Walk/Run efforts to create continuous fundraising and make the  $1,000,000 annual goal a reality.
  
  

• Expand into the additional  51  markets that currently host the St. Jude Walk/Run to create a colorful spring event that will allow us to surpass the $1,000,000 annual goal.
  
  

• Fuel hope and progress by continuously fundraising for both the Arlington Color Run and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, advancing life-saving work and community impact year after year.
  
  

✨ Together, we are not just running a race—we are building a movement that empowers students, strengthens communities, and creates a brighter future for all.

Annual Reports will appear here when they become available.