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Bubble Rush is a 5k fun run with a difference - lots of coloured bubbles! Everyone’s welcome at Bubble Rush! Don’t worry if you’re not a runner; the event isn’t timed so you’re not racing against anyone and there’s no time limit. Run, walk, toddle or dance your way around the family-friendly course.
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Sun, 4 Jul 2021
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Lower Castle Park Footbridge, Castle Rd, Colchester CO1 1UW, UK
Start times
Sunday, 4 Jul 2021
5k: 10:30 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Bubble Rush Colchester
5k
5km
£8 - £20
Route information
This 2.5k bubbly course gives runners the chance to take on each bubble station twice!
The event starts with a sea of foam before you take on 4 coloured bubble stations, where these epic foam cannons create a 4ft bubble bath.
Entrants will get really bubble-y so you might want to bring a change of clothes and towels to mop up the multicoloured bubbles!
What's included
- Event t-shirt
- Bespoke medal
How to get there
Lower Castle Park Footbridge, Castle Rd, Colchester CO1 1UW, UK
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There are a number of parking facilities around the event site for a fee. Please ensure you have looked at the options before the event.
Event day logistics
10:30 - 11:30 Start open
Registration Times
09:30 Registration for 10:30 Start Wave opens
10:00 Registration for 11:00 Start Wave opens
10:30 Registration for 11:30 Start Wave opens
Start Waves
Entrants will choose their preferred start wave when entering.
The event will be run in staggered starts with the option to Run/Jog, Jog/Walk, or Toddle/Walk. The Toddle/Walk is recommended for families with pushchairs or wheelchairs.
There will be a gentle warm-up and a health & safety briefing before the start.
Age Requirements
There are no minimum or maximum ages to enter this event. Everyone is welcome!
Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. One adult can accompany a maximum of 2 children under 16. Children under 3 run free but do not receive a t-shirt or medal.
Registration & T-Shirt Pick-Up
Tickets will be scanned at the event and your race number will be assigned to you. This should be fixed to your t-shirt.
The Bubble Rush event t-shirt and race number must be worn throughout the event. Participants will also be issued with a wristband which will need to be shown to enter the start zone.
Bubble Stations
Each Bubble Station will be visited twice on the 5k so everyone will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the fun at each station.
Participants may be asked to wait a short time before entering the bubbles to help ease congestion.
Please be aware:
- There is a one-way system through the bubbles
- Unsupervised children will not be allowed in the bubble stations
For everyone's safety:
- Hold your child’s hand or carry them through the bubbles
- Don’t run, dive or slide through the bubbles
- Keep moving through the station
- Don’t climb on the bubble station
- Don’t obstruct other bubblers
Pushchairs and wheelchairs can be left at the side of the Bubble Stations but they are left at your own risk.
What to Bring
There is no bag drop facility at the event so participants are asked to leave their belongings in their car or with spectators. A small waterproof backpack may be worn around the course.
Participants are encouraged to bring the following items:
- Hand sanitiser
- Face covering
- Drink bottle (refilling facilities will be available at the finish)
- Swimming goggles (recommended for children)
- Small towel (to remove excess foam)
First Aid
In addition to the First Aid point in the event village they will be covering the Start Zone and will be on the course throughout the event.
Lost Children
In the event village: The organiser’s tent (Event Control) is the Lost Children point. Please make sure that children in your group are aware of this point and that they know to go there and report to the marshal on duty if they become lost, before or after the run.
On the course: Please tell your child to report to one of the event staff or a marshal, who will notify the event manager.
Spectator Info
If you have friends and family who would like to watch you take part they will be able to support you out on the course.
Please make them aware that they will need to comply with current social distancing guidance, and ask them to follow any signage or instructions given by event team or the course marshals.
Entry to the event village is limited to participants only.
FAQs
Can I bring my buggy/pushchair to the Bubble Rush Colchester?
Yes! There is no minimum age at the Bubble Rush so bring your little ones along however you'd like. It's advised that you bring a cover for the buggy just to keep if dry if you want to.
Can I bring my dog to the Bubble Rush Colchester?
Sadly dogs cannot join in the Bubble Rush fun.
I have eczema, can I enter the Bubble Rush Colchester?
The bubbles are made with a soap fluid which can cause irritation in some people, so it's advised you check with your GP before signing up if you have eczema.
Will there be a bag drop at the Bubble Rush Colchester?
There is no bag drop facility at the event so participants are asked to leave their belongings in their car or with spectators.
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