![]() This race was proof working out can be just as enjoyable as it is beneficial. “We just want them to have the best time.” “We’re not worried about people getting their best time,” Willard says. There weren’t any timing clocks or awards for the fastest finishes – only encouragement to have the most fun. “When you take the competitive aspect out of a 5K and instead focus on fun, you get more people involved in exercise.” “About half of our participants are first-time runners,” Willard explains. This race was an exciting time, even for those who weren’t regular runners. ![]() There was music, photo opportunities, dancing, contests and vendors. “We want this to be the most fun workout of our runners’ year.”Īnd the party didn’t end after the race is over. “There, we’ll have color throws, more contests, dancing and all-out ‘Rad’ time,” she says. “Instead, they’ll have their own tie-dyed masterpiece.”Īt the last color station, each runner received his or her own color packet that they will take to the finishing festival. “There’s not a chance anyone will come out with a sparkling-white T-shirt,” Willard says. While there, volunteers covered them with powder, gel and liquid colors that really pop in photographs. Once it began, runners went through eight color stations along the course – which is twice as many as last year. “It’s basically a pre-race party,” Willard says. When participants arrived, there was music, Zumba and warm-ups. The event is in more than 100 locations in the United States and several other countries around the world. Last year, the event drew about 3,200 participants, says Gretchen Willard, director of public relations, Color Me Rad 5K. to noon at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The run – part of the “Bigger, Badder, Radder” tour – was March 28 from 9 a.m. Music, dancing, colorful explosions and painted faces filled Hoover during the Color Me Rad 5K. To submit an item for consideration for Good Morning East Tennessee, email information to Submissions must be made at least one week before the event.The Color Me Rad 5K brought thousands to the Hoover Met March 28. In 2017, Color Me Rad will hold races across the United States, Canada and international locations in more than 50 cities. “We’ve worked with the Children’s Hospital for five years, and the only thing better than getting rad is helping the kids,” Peterson said.Īll ages and fitness levels are welcome to run or walk. In order to benefit Children's Hospital, participants should use the code “CHILDREN5K” when they register online. ![]() A portion of the proceeds of this race will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. ![]() ![]() The for-profit Color Me Rad races give a portion of the proceeds of each race to a local charity. “It’s a crazy idea, but we think fitness should be fun,” said Peterson. The powder color bombs are made of corn starch and feature pink, yellow, green, blue, and violet colors.Ĭolor Me Rad has hosted events around the world since 2012, and it has turned more than 2 million runners into color revelers, Peterson said. Inspired by the Holi Festival of India, a group of friends decided to bring some excitement to the sport of running through color, music, and a total disregard for the mundane. Participants start the 5K with a white T-shirt and then run the race while being blasted with color at stations along the course – powder color, liquid color and gel color at eight stations. “Whether this is your fifth race or your first, you don’t want to miss our final color throw in Knoxville.” “We can’t wait to shower people with fun, and color, one last time,” said race director Tommy Peterson. The popular race covers runners with color as they run the course. Knoxville's fifth, and last, Color Me Rad race will be April 8 at the Civic Auditorium Coliseum. It's the last year for Knoxville to host one of its radically popular races.īut that goodbye shouldn't color the experience of runners participating in the Color Me Rad 5K. ![]()
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