My friends and I did the Color Run in Denver today and I can honestly say that I would love to do this every year. This is our second year doing it and we've committed to try to do in annually.
This year's theme was "Tropicolor." The event took place at Coors Field and it was every bit as loud and colorful as it was last year. The warm up was taking place and the booths were all set up. They are great at hyping up the crowd and the runners are, for the most part, really excited, happy and friendly. You see a wide variety of apparel from running shorts to tutus and everything in between. The parking is pretty good and free and there is a whole lot of other apparel available there besides the goodie bags you get when you sign up.
What do I love about the Color Run? Well, I love the atmosphere. I also love the fact that the people spraying you with color are great about giving you as much or as little as you want. I love the fact that the music is peppy and fun. I love the volunteers cheering you on. Most of all, though, I love being covered in color, laughing with my friends.
Now, there are a couple of recommendations I would make....
*A sheet or towel to cover the seat of your car. Even if you get "blown off" after, you will likely still have dust or residue. It doesn't stain but it's a pain to clean out of car seats.
*Baggie. Baggie, baggie, baggie. Put your phone in a baggie to protect it. It WILL get dust in it and it WILL be a pain to clean.
*If you don't want to wear a bandanna on your face, always always always try to close your mouth as you're passing through the color dust stations. It's not dangerous but it does taste bad. They don't mean to get your face but the dust does travel.
*If you're attending the after "party", please be prepared for a color dust cloud. If you're asthmatic, it can be a bit irritating to your breathing for some. It's an absolute blast, just be prepared.
Overall, Color Run wins again!
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