Color the Campus
Add Color. Create Opportunity.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Register NowWhether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every step helps create new opportunities for EICC students.
More Than a Color Run
Color the Campus brings together students, alumni, families, businesses, and community members for an unforgettable day of fun, connection, and impact.
As you make their way through the course, you’ll be showered with bursts of color while helping support programs and opportunities that empower EICC students to lead, serve, and succeed.
It's a celebration of community, student achievement, and the bright futures being built every day at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.
Every Step Creates Opportunity
Proceeds from Color the Campus support Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for community college students, and student success initiatives at Scott Community College.
Your participation helps fund:
- Student leadership development
- Scholarships and recognition programs
- Community service projects
- Professional growth opportunities
- PTK conferences, activities, and programming
- When students have opportunities to grow, our entire community benefits.
Celebrating 60 Years of Iowa Community Colleges
This year's inaugural event coincides with a special milestone—60 years of Iowa community colleges creating pathways to education, careers, and brighter futures. EICC students aren't just preparing for the future, they're becoming the nurses who care for our loved ones, the skilled professionals who power local industry, the first responders who serve our communities, and the leaders shaping what's next. Every registration helps create opportunities for the students who will make an impact right here in eastern Iowa and beyond.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 8 - 10 a.m.
- Location: Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Rd., Bettendorf, Iowa
Registration Includes:
- Official Color the Campus event T-shirt
- Access to all color stations
- Photo opportunities
- The chance to support EICC students
Bring Your Team
Everything is better together.
Gather your coworkers, classmates, family members, teammates, or friends and create a team for Color the Campus.
Team participation is a great way to build connections, show community spirit, and support student success.
Become a Sponsor
Support students. Strengthen our community. Increase your visibility.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations looking to make an impact while connecting with participants from across the Quad Cities region.
Sponsors help create meaningful opportunities for EICC students while demonstrating their commitment to education and community growth.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Company logo featured on event t-shirt
- Exclusive sponsorship of one color station
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials or coupons to participants
- Ability to set up a table or booth at the event
Company logo and company name featured on event t-shirt
Company name featured on event t-shirt
Volunteer
Looking for another way to get involved?
Volunteers help make Color the Campus possible by assisting with registration, color stations, course support, participant engagement, and event logistics.
Volunteer Today! Contact Brock Boulton at bboultonFREEEICC.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing academic achievement among students at associate degree-granting colleges.
PTK empowers students through scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship, helping them develop skills and experiences that extend beyond the classroom and into their communities.
At Scott Community College, PTK members are creating positive change every day through leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to be a runner?
Not at all. Participants can run, jog, walk, or simply enjoy the experience at their own pace. - Is the event family-friendly?
Absolutely. Color the Campus is designed for participants of all ages. - What should I wear?
Participants are encouraged to wear their event T-shirt and clothing they don't mind getting colorful. - Where does the money go?
Proceeds support Phi Theta Kappa programs, student leadership opportunities, scholarships, service projects, and student success initiatives at Scott Community College. - Will there be day-of registration?
Yes, you will be able to register on the day of the run.
Color the Campus
Add Color. Create Opportunity.
Support student leaders. Celebrate community. Help create what's next.