I’ve been a runner since high school, but I’ve yet to run a 5K. Sounds crazy, I know, but it’s definitely on my bucket list, and 2013 will be the year that I take part in the Color Run, the happiest 5K that I’ve ever seen. It takes place in cities all across the United States (and Australia!), focusing less on speed and more on rainbow-tastic fun with friends and family. You don’t even have to be a runner to take part in the 5K; you can walk the entire thing if you want to! If that’s not enough to convince you to register, then check out these awesome pictures!
Each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color: yellow, orange, pink and blue. As the participants reach each color zone, they are blitzed by volunteers, sponsors and staff with 100% natural and safe pigment dyes. The best is saved for last with a color extravaganza, with food, more color and festivities. This seriously sounds like so much fun. One of my close friends did this last year and I was so jealous… so I’m definitely signing up in Dallas in February 2013!
Interested? Visit their website and check their locations to see when the Color Run will be headed your way! And don’t forget to check out the gallery for some of my favorite rainbow-tastic pictures! [via Buzzfeed]
Would you ever participate in the Color Run, Lovelies? Do any of you run? Any advice to us (ahem, me) that want to run a 5K?
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That looks WAY fun. I’ll totally be keeping an eye out in the future.
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did it this year! it was awesome- make sure you pick a great location with great people, it makes all the difference. I flew out to SF instead of doing it in Philadelphia where I’m live now, and i’m SO happy i did. I miss beautiful California, and the kind people, and the way of life there! what a blast!