Recreation

These Colors Do Run

Eau Claire’s Carson Park to host popular ColorDash 5K

Graham Barnes |

When rainbows explode.
When rainbows explode.

A unique racing concept with a fun twist has finally made its way to the Chippewa Valley. After several successful events across the country, the ColorDash 5K will take place Sept. 29 in Eau Claire’s Carson Park. What makes the ColorDash different than your typical 5K? Quite simply, incorporating color into the event itself. Here’s how it works: Participants are encouraged to don as much white as possible for the race. Many participants choose to wear the ColorDash shirts provided with their registration. At each kilometer, runners become living canvases as they are bombarded by a spectrum of powdery colors (non-toxic food starch to be exact). The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line, as there’s a final color explosion! Runners are also encouraged to hang around for post-race events, including food, drink, dance-offs and costume contests. Funds raised from the dash stay in the community to benefit the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre.

ColorDash 5K run/walk • Saturday, Sept. 29 • Carson Park, Eau Claire • packet pick-up begins at 12pm, dash starts at noon • $40 per individual, $80 for a family of two to six, $35 each for a team of four to 100 • www.thecolordash5k.com/eau-claire-wisconsin.html