The Dirty U brings college spirit to life with two unforgettable color runs in the Fall of 2026— the Dirty
Duck 5K (hyperlink here that will take them straight to The Dirty Duck 5K landing page, where they can
register for the event, volunteer for the event, and see all of our local sponsors), and the Dirty Bronco
5K (hyperlink here that will take them straight to The Dirty Bronco 5K landing page, where they can
register for the event, volunteer for the event, and see all of our local sponsors). Each race is designed
for fans and alumni to celebrate their school pride in the most colorful, unique, and fun way possible.
At every event, runners will experience FOUR themed activation stations bursting with their school’s
signature colors:
Green & Yellow for Oregon Ducks
Orange & Blue for Boise State Broncos
From the moment participants hit the course to the second they cross the finish line; they’ll be
immersed in school spirit. At the finish line, expect school spirit, live performances from the university
marching band, cheers from the spirit squad, and appearances and picture opportunities from your
beloved school mascot.
The celebration doesn’t stop there — each race ends with an epic after-party at a local brewery (visit the
after-party tab for additional information). Participants can enjoy food and drink specials, join in a
costume contest, and win fun prizes, all while continuing The Dirty U party!
The Dirty U is more than just a fun run — it’s a chance to relive the college experience, connect with
fellow fans and alumni, and create memories with your friends and loved ones that will last long after
the event has settled.
5K Events (drop down with the four 5K events showing):
➢ The Dirty Duck 5K
➢ The Dirty Bronco 5K
➢ Idaho’s Ugliest Sweater Run
➢ Oregon’s Ugliest Sweater Run
Sponsors:
All sponsor logos with a hyperlink will go here for each individual 5K event.
Contact:
Derek Zinser – Race Director / Founder
503-593-6276
TheDirtyU@gmail.com