10 Reasons You Should Do The Color Run

Updated OnAugust 25, 2016
Written by
Kara Deschenes

Color Run Group

6. Happiest 5K on the Planet

Dubbed the Happiest 5K on the Planet, The Color Run can turn any frown upside down. With a pre- and post-race dance party, running through color-throwing stations and plenty of photo opps with friends, it's nearly impossible to be in a bad mood at this event.

7. Make a Fashion Statement

Katy Perry isn't the only one who can rock colored hair with confidence. While the cornstarch powder washes out post-run, fashionistas can take the opportunity to see themselves with a Perry-inspired do. The temporary color helps runners stay on trend and makes good on the old adage, "Try it before you buy it."

8. Practice your Selfie Skills

Color Run girl

The Color Run is the perfect place to practice your selfie skills while documenting the day. Don't forget to bring your camera (or smartphone) to snap pics of you and your friends covered in color. Before and after shots can accurately depict your journey from clean to colorful. After all, don't we all sometimes run for the Instagram?

9. Run for Charity

What's better than running for fun with your friends? Running for fun with your friends AND helping others while doing it. Because The Color Run organization feels strongly about giving back to communities, they raise money to give to local and national charities each year. With over $4 million donated to date, this is an event you can feel good about running.

10. Two Words: After Party

As if running isn't enough, the founders of The Color Run wanted to top off the event by hosting a dance party for runners to boogie down after the finish line. Round out the day by hanging around for the Finish Festival, complete with jammin' music and more color-throwing fun.

Ready to sign up? Take 15% off your registration fee at any of The Color Run events listed below. Use coupon code ACTIVE15.

  • Brooklyn, Sept. 3, Aviator Sports and Events Center (Registration closes Sept. 3)
  • Central Jersey, Sept. 3, Raceway Park (Registration closes Sept. 3)
  • South Bend, Oct. 8, Four Winds Field (Registration closes Oct. 8)
  • Ventura, Oct. 15, Ventura County Fairgrounds (Registration closes Oct. 15)
  • Bridgeport, Oct. 22, Seaside Park (Registration closes Oct. 22)

  • Rogers, Oct. 29, Frisco Park (Registration closes Oct. 29)

     

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