There are a bunch of "color" races out there. This is the first one I have seen come to WV. I signed up and even talked my husband into signing up with me. My husbands boss even signed up and ran with us. I loved that it was family friendly (even though we didn't take the kids this time). Next year if they come back I have a feeling we will be completing this as a family.
They start you in heats so there is always someone "behind you" if your worried about coming in last. don't that of course is if you are not in the last heat. in fact don't worry at all because it is all about having fun! its not a timed course. I even forgot to time myself this time. I was so swept up in the excitement that I forgot to look at my watch before hand. set a goal to finish. I always feel a rush of adrenaline of "I did it". The atmosphere is very encouraging and everyone is up tempo and excited to be there and wants you to succeed. its one big party with a race.
You are asked to wear white because before during and after the race you are blasted with powder and wet coloring. at the end of the race you are this very sweaty colorful hot mess and you will love every minute of it.
Remember when signing up for a 5k the sooner you register the better chance you get of reserving your spot but also the cheaper it is. so SIGN UP EARLY.
Color me Rad gave a free pair of "rad" sunglasses and a temp tattoo that says "RAD" and a free tshirt for after the race. I love wearing my tshirt out and getting asked "did you run that? I heard it was a lot of fun" They also had a photography group here taking pictures through out the race you could look your photos up later so you don't have to worry about taking your camera and getting it colored as well. I took mine and put it in a baggy. My husbands shorts had pockets which worked out well.
My official photo from Color me Rad.
