So if you haven't done The Color Run yet, what are you waiting for? Don't just take our word for it; past-participants share why this is one colorful race you don't want to miss.
It Makes You Feel Like a Kid Again
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"The Color Run is a great way to get excited about running. We had run a lot of 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons, and we were starting to get bored. This is running, plus friends, plus splashing color, and getting a little dirty. We definitely felt like kids again! We also really loved that they were playing dance music throughout the race."
Becky and Tom - Los Angeles, California
It's Not Something You Can Do Every Day
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"I loved The Color Run because I can run every day, but it's not every day I can run through a bunch of color!"
Christina - Irvine, California
You Don't Have to Love Running
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"It's just a new, fun experience. It's so exciting to see all of the people in their funky costumes. It takes a boring task, running, and makes it fun and worthwhile."
Natasha - Denver, Colorado
It's More Like a Party Than a Race
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"It's so much fun, especially when you're with a big group of people. It's more of a party than a race."
Shannon - Seattle, Washington
You Will Love all the Energy
5 of 11
"I really loved the energy I felt before, during and after the event. The staff does a great job getting everyone pumped up and that made it fun!"
Cindy - San Diego, California
Because Everybody's Doing it
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"We had run a number of 5Ks, but never any fun runs. The Color Run looked awesome and we wanted to try it. We had seen pictures of our friends who had done it, covered in color, and it just looked so cool! We had a lot of fun."
Tina and Nick - Baltimore, Maryland
Because it Will Make You Smile
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"Everyone was in a great mood. Whether they came dressed up in costume or were wearing funny 80s running attire, people were enjoying themselves. The overall energy and constant smiling is contagious. The color aspect seemed to be the perfect incentive to go and have fun with it all."
Robert - Pomona, California
It's Not a Competition; It's Just Fun
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"If you've already done a lot of races, this is something different. There's no competition. You're just going for a day of fun."
Fara - Irvine, California
Because it Brings Everyone Together
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"It's the one race that no matter your time, pace or ability, you will leave with a smile on your face and a warm fuzzy in your heart. The Color Run levels the physical playing field by bringing everyone together in the spirit of running and color. I highly recommend The Color Run because it's one of those races where no matter what is going on in your life, the energy of this race will turn your frown upside down."
Taylor - New York, New York
Because the Focus is on Fun
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"Color Runs aren't timed, so the focus isn't on competition, but on fun. Everyone should do The Color Run. It's a fun, exercise party for all ages!"
Giselle and Dan - San Diego, California
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