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The Colorful 5k - Tucson - 11/16/14

Sun November 16, 2014 Tucson, AZ 85716 US Directions

Events

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Wave

9:00AM MST
Open to ages 11+.

Children's Admission (10-under) 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Wave

9:00AM MST
Open to ages 10 and under.

Place

900 South Randolf Way
Tucson, AZ US 85716

Description

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Race Information/Event Date

November 16th, 2014

First wave of the Colorful 5k -  Tucson starts at 9:00am and we will be releasing groups of runners every 30 minutes until 10:00AM. We ask everyone to arrive AN HOUR before your wave's start time to ensure you are all set to run by the time the we start the color madness.
*Event Date & Location is subject to change*

Location

Reid Park

900 South Randolf Way

Tucson, AZ 85716

*Map Coming Soon*

Local philanthropy

A portion of proceeds from the Colorful 5k - Tucson will benefit a local charity! More details to come!

What is the Colorful 5k? The Colorful 5k will be the most colorful day of your life. Bold statement, we know (especially if you lived through the 70’s or ever owned a hyper-color t-shirt), but just hear us out. First off, we use the term “run” loosely here at the Graffiti Run. Our 5K course is more about having a blast with friends and family than it is about busting out four-minute miles. So feel free to run, walk, dance, crawl, roll, piggy-back ride, or summersault your way through the color madness. Secondly, the no-six-pack-required course means the Colorful 5k is for EVERYONE (unless you hate color or smiling, then you are not invited). You will see green grand-parents next to pink college students. Yellow marathon runners alongside blue children. Orange moms next to purple unicorns*. We only have two rules: you must get absolutely drenched in color and have an amazing time. 

*unicorns not guaranteed  

How does it work? Oblivious to Labor Day law, you arrive at the starting line in all the white clothing you could find in your closet: white shirt (mandatory), white shorts (not mandatory, yet encouraged), white socks (are there any other kind?), white cape (yes!), white tuxedo (you should save that for your wedding). In your white duds you take off from the starting line like a pristine canvas, ready to become a beautiful, jogging piece of art. Throughout the course you encounter “Graffiti Zones” where our diabolical team of volunteers, staff, sponsors and leprechauns will douse you with COLOR. First green, then red, then orange, then pink, and then at the finish line a grand finale of color that will leave you feeling (and looking) like you just traveled the craziest three miles of your life. 


What is the color in The Colorful 5k? The color powder at The Colorful 5k is simply the single most powerful source of happiness on the planet. You need more details? Fine. Our color powder is a non-toxic, non-rash inducing corn starch based product. It is 100% natural and safe. 

What happens after the Colorful 5k? The color shenanigans continue long after the finish line is in your color-stained rear view mirror at our post-5K Color Party! This is where your color limit is truly put to the test, as periodic “color explosions” rock the party site. Music, food, festivities, and color will be available to cap off the most colorful day of your life!

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