More than 8,000 people ran through clouds of colored dye in Tijuana on Sunday, April 26, raising money for pediatric cancer treatment at the annual Corre con Color 5K charity race.
The event started and finished at the Fundación Castro Limón, a well-known Tijuana institution that supports children battling cancer. Participants of all ages filled the 5K course, turning the streets into a rainbow of powdered color along the way.
Proceeds Go to Young Cancer Patient Sebastián García
This year’s race proceeds will fund the medical care of Sebastián García, a young cancer patient receiving treatment through the foundation. García is one of many children the organization has helped over the years.
Fundación Castro Limón is part of a broader network of charitable efforts in Tijuana focused on pediatric oncology. The city’s Tijuana General Hospital (HGT) treats roughly 70% of children with cancer in Baja California. According to HGT data reported earlier this year, childhood cancer survival rates in the region have climbed from 8% in 2008 to 76% in 2025, a dramatic improvement driven by sustained fundraising and medical investment.
A Growing Tradition in Tijuana’s Charity Scene
The Corre con Color race has become one of Tijuana’s largest annual charity events, drawing thousands of participants each year. The format combines a standard 5K run with color powder stations along the route, where volunteers shower runners with bright, non-toxic dye. The festive atmosphere makes the event accessible to serious runners and casual walkers alike.
Tijuana hosts several charity races throughout the year to benefit children with cancer. In March 2025, a separate “Run in Yellow” event raised funds for HGT and Casa Mi Estancia, a shelter that has provided housing and care to families of pediatric cancer patients since 2014. Another charity race organized by Ancla church and the Tijuana City Council is scheduled for July 26 at Morelos Park.
For those living on both sides of the border, the Fundación Castro Limón facility sits in Tijuana’s urban core, easily reachable from the San Ysidro crossing. The foundation accepts donations year-round.
Originally reported by Zeta Tijuana.