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Fun Colour Rush - Reading

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Good for beginners

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The U.K's Biggest & Most Colourful 5K Tour. Turn into a rainbow as you dance, run or walk your way around this epic event. The party atmosphere, the colour blast zone and the awesome route make this event just so unique and you won't ever not have a smile on your face.

Distances in this event

  1. Green Wave Warm Up & Go!

    Run 5km
    £11–£41
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  2. Pink Wave Warm Up & Go!

    Run 5km
    £11–£41
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  3. Blue Wave Warm Up & Go!

    Run 5km
    £11–£41
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  4. Orange Wave Warm Up & Go!

    Run 5km
    £11–£41
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  5. Red Wave Warm Up & Go!

    Run 5km
    £11–£41
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  6. Purple Wave Warm Up & Go!

    Run 5km
    £11–£41
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Fun Colour Rush - Reading routes

THE COURSE

The course is in Prospect Park. It is a steady undulating route with a small hilly zone and the terrain is grass. Very comfortable underfoot.

On the course:

  • You have a lost person point
  • Colour stations and each station will have 5 marshal's
  • Colour shop
  • Water stations
  • Rush stage/DJ
  • Catering units
  • Warm up / Colour Blast Zone

THE COLOUR BLAST

Every 15mins our DJ will count down from 10 before each wave time, this is your chance to get colourful with your friends and family. Take those colour rush selfies before making your way around the colourful course.Run, Walk, or Dance 5KM. Colour Blast bags can be purchased from the Colour Shop before your wave time starts.

SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • All children must wear eye protection in the form of sunglasses or goggles
  • Fun Colour Rush is not a race! Lets all get around the course safetly - Run, Walk, or Dance!
  • Stay hydrated - We have a water station in the event village.
  • Do not throw colour powder into faces, always aim for the shoulders and lower.
  • Medical provision will be provided by North East Medical Services. If you any medical conditions please make them aware prior to the start.

Event details

  • Undulating
  • Finisher’s t-shirt
  • Mixed
  • Finisher’s medal
  • 3000 participants

From the organizer

Fun Colour Rush

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Fun Colour Rush

Thousands of participants start the day off with a plain white t-shirt at registration, then whilst completing the 5KM course getting covered head to toe in rainbows of coloured powder. It is an extremely fun course designed for all ages & abilities. The whole event has amazing atmosphere with great music being played throughout the whole event.

100% of proceeds will got to Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice.

What’s Included
  • Fun course designed for all ages & abilities
  • Exclusive Colour Rush T-Shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Probably the Best Bling on the Planet!
  • Wheelchair & pushchair friendly route
  • Summer feel good tunes in our awesome event village
Raceday Logistics

REGISTRATION

Please arrive approx 15mins before your wave/start time. Please ensure to have your tickets printed or displayed via mobile phone.

RACE SCHEDULE

Registration Opens - 9:30am (Arrive approx 15mins before your wave time)


Green Wave Warm Up & Go! - 10:00am


Pink Wave Warm Up & Go! - 10:15am


Blue Wave Warm Up & Go! - 10:30am


Orange Wave Warm Up & Go! - 10:45am


Red Wave Warm Up & Go! - 11:00am


Purple Wave Warm Up & Go! - 11:15am

Kit List
  • Comfy clothes that you don’t mind getting colourful!
  • Sunscreen, Lets hope for blue skys but lets stay protected.
  • There will be a water station on the day, however, we recommend bringing your own water.
  • Cash for ice cream, food, refreshments, bag drop and colour shop as there won’t be a cash point on the day
Spectators

This is great spectator event with an amazing atmosphere.

Volunteers

If you do have any further unanswered questions then please follow this link -

https://funcolourrush.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions

FAQs

WHAT AGE IS SUITABLE FOR THIS EVENT?

We recommend the event is suitable for children 4years+.

Children under the age of tweleve must be accompanied (within arm’s reach) throughout the run by a parent, guardian or appropriate adult of the parent’s choice

ALL CHILDREN MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION

Please note all children must wear eye protection in the form of sunglasses or goggles. The colour powder is 100% organic corn starch and can sting if directly thrown in eyes. If you forget to bring your own not to worry we have a full range available at The Colour Shop located int he event village.

WHERE IS THE T-SHIRT COLLECTION POINT?

Date: Friday 16th August
Time: 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Address: Sue Ryder - Duchess of Kent Hospice , 22 Liebenrood Rd, Reading RG30 2DX

Please ensure to have your tickets printed or displayed via mobile phone.

WHERE IS THE FUN COLOUR RUSH SHOP?

The colour shop is located in the event village, pre purchased shop items will be available for collection.

Sunglasses - £3, Colour Blast Bags - £1.50, Hawaiian Floral Lei - £1.50

CAN MY CHILD RUN ON THEIR OWN?

For safety reasons, all children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Any persons lost should reported to the event village, event organisers can be found at the registration tent will be able to assist you further. If you lose sight of children, or appear lost during the course please speak to your closest marshal at colour stations. Our colour ninjas are there for your safety. Medical provision are also on stand by around the course and in the event village.

WHAT ABOUT THE COLOUR POWDER?

The coloured powder used at the event is made from food grade cornstarch. As with any substance, the aim is to keep it out of your eyes and mouth and our colour ninjas will be aiming for shoulders and lower. Some participants prefer to wear glasses / bandana for eye and mouth protection. Glasses can be purchased on the day from the shop located in the tent
village.

WILL THE POWDER WASH OUT?

The colour powder does wash out but as with anything dirty, the sooner it is washed the better. We suggest wearing items you wouldn’t mind getting very colourful! Dust off any excess powder and wash with cold water. Colour does tend to stick to lighter coloured hair, so can sometimes take a couple of washes. Bicarbonate soda and anti-dandruff shampoo also helps with the more stubborn colour

Fun Colour Rush - Reading weather forecast

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

22°C
Predicted highs
12°C
Predicted lows
IconModerate breeze possible, up to 10mph

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