At last the day is finally nearing- the day I begin counting down too from the moment The Color Run ends (though it never really ends as your sinuses are coughing up rainbows for a solid week, but I digress,) the VIP Ticket Sales for my local Ventura, CA event. That's right, this October 17th my sister city is going to rock the running rainbow like never before with the all new, one year only, Shine tour! This 'fun run' event just got a whole lot more magical with the addition of glitter! If you're new to the whole Color Run thing, you've either been hiding under a rock, or not reading my blog.
We did our first Color Run event 2 years back in a group of family members young and old. The Color Run is a 'fun run' by definition, so every age and level of fit is welcome from tenderfoot to fitness buff to jelly donut. Run, walk, or jog-stroller the 5 k (which really is peanuts people, 3 miles goes quick even at a walking pace!) And, our first year, that's exactly what we did, walk the course to get a feel for the experience.
The first year they handed out our color starch toss packets in our race day packages and eager participants were caught tossing them around and in the air before the start whistle had even begun. I suspect the host cities didn't like this very much, since the starting line as intended to be a 'clean zone,' and this past year we were issued color packets at the end of the race *frowny face*. No worries, there is still plenty of color to be had throughout at 4 unique color stations. And, did I mention you're encouraged to dress up and have a little fun? You'll find the friendliest and most creative characters at a Color Run course. Among last year's favorites was a team of superhero caped littles, a 6'5" short shorts wearing man with sunglasses and an afro, and Sad Mime.
Sometimes you'll feel like you just don't have enough color- I've seen people emerge from the run with but a spot of pink or yellow, almost like they 'beat' the course. To each their own, I go in hard and like a wrecking ball- Miley would be proud. Last year Jay painted his face white to really soak in the color, the year before I plastered myself with 'war paint,' the only real rule is to go in and have fun. It is #TheHappiest5k after all!
Speaking of 'this year,' last year's 'twist' was the kaleidoscope tour, in which runners had the chance to run through a tornado of colorful streamers at the finish line. This year we're sparkling hard on the Shine tour with glitter at the finish line! even more exciting, our race kit comes with a medal so we can rock that color spirit all year round! Do not miss this one of a kind event- there are copycats but NOONe does it like The Official Color Run! Click the button below to sign up for alerts on the event nearest you and register with code MLC143657 for $5 off the city of your choice now through March 15, 2015! Have you done a color run or fun run event before? If so, what was your favorite?
What Daughter Says: Make time to shine this year with the Color Run!
This run comes to Boston every year and I have a few friends that always do it. They have a blast.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many different runs like this that come to Miami and I've been wanting to go to one for a long time now. One is coming in April so I need to stop procrastinating and get on board!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the mime makeup. You two looked like a couple of the Joker's goons! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time! It is nice to see all the enthusiasm that this race generates.
ReplyDeleteI have several friends who participate in the color runs. I'd only do it if I could make it a color walk as running doesn't agree with my knees.
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest... I have no desire to run. But the color runs actually peek my interest. If I was ever to participate it would be in one of these.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to do this. It looks like so much fun and so opposite of the hard core and seriousness that can often over take a run!
ReplyDeleteI love doing fun runs like this!!! I did this last year and it was a blast. My kids rolled around at every station and I swear they noses were purple on the inside for a week after wards
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