The Color Vibe Race Series has become a nationwide phenomenon, spreading vibrant, colorful fun across the country! Each Color Vibe 5K is a 3.1-mile fun run/walk filled with bright colors, lively music, and plenty of laughter. Participants begin the race in pristine white, only to pass through four exciting color stations along the course, finishing at an unforgettable Color Vibe celebration complete with epic color throws, incredible tunes from our DJ, and endless fun.
The essence of this event is to create shared memories with friends and family. Many participants are new to 5Ks, making Color Vibe the perfect introduction to a more active and healthier lifestyle.
A Color Vibe event kicks off on Friday with “Check-In,” where participants pick up their white shirts, color packs, and any additional fun gear they’ve pre-ordered. It’s also a chance to meet the staff, connect with the event’s Charity Partner, and shop for some extra swag. On Saturday morning, participants are treated to an energizing Zumba workout and dance party to get everyone warmed up and ready to go.
Once the countdown begins, it’s a whirlwind of color as participants embark on their colorful adventure from the start line. At the finish line, the party continues with a live DJ and MC, launching into a celebration of dancing, color throwing, and pure joy.
The event is full of energy, positivity, and excitement—making it a fun and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Participants leave with vibrant colors from head to toe and a sense of pride in their accomplishment. It’s an event that always receives rave reviews and is sure to be a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Not in the slightest! Color Vibe is all about fun, excitement, and vibrant energy. It’s a lighthearted event where the focus is on enjoying the experience, not on speed or competition. Whether you’re running, walking, or simply soaking in the colorful atmosphere, there’s no pressure to rush. The event is untimed, so you can take your time and enjoy every moment with friends, family, or even your imaginary companions. Immerse yourself in the vibrant, colorful world we’ve created just for you—this 5K is all about having a blast!
Color Vibe is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Since our inception in 2012, we have hosted over 400 events, welcoming more than 1,000,000 participants and spectators who have enjoyed our vibrant, fun-filled races!Our custom color powder is proudly made in the USA, manufactured by a certified facility that adheres to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as set forth by the Food and Drug Administration. This ensures the highest quality and safety standards.
We also work closely with local authorities to ensure our event protocols are up to date, eliminating potential hazards and ensuring a safe environment for everyone involved. We encourage participants to choose Color Vibe, a brand that upholds the highest safety and quality standards by using only the finest, USA-made color powder.
We love our pets! However, we ask that you leave them at home unless they are service animals.
We’ll do our best to proceed with the event as scheduled, but if severe weather prohibits us from launching the Color Vibe 5k event then we’ll work with local officials to determine what the options are for rescheduling the event within 120 days.
Absolutely not! Color Vibe welcomes participants of all ages to join in the fun and experience the excitement of our colorful event. We do recommend that children wear sunglasses for protection, and for toddlers and infants, a covering for the mouth may also be a good idea. While our color powder is non-toxic and primarily made from corn starch, it could potentially irritate younger participants more than adults.
Children ages 1-12 are welcome to join the race with a paid adult. Please note that kids’ tickets do not include a race kit but these items can be purchased as part of the registration process. All children who wish to participate must be registered.Strollers are perfectly fine, though some courses may include dirt, grass, or trails, so we recommend using a jogging stroller for the best experience. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy the colorful celebration—there’s no age limit on fun!
Check-in / Packet Pickup is typically held the day before the event to reduce congestion on race day and enhance your overall event experience. We highly encourage you to attend Packet Pickup or have someone pick up your packet on your behalf.
Please bring the confirmation ticket that was emailed to you upon registration in order to collect your packet. You can pick up packets for others as long as you have their confirmation ticket and they are aware you’ll be doing so. To make things easier, we can scan your tickets directly from your smartphone—helping us save paper and be more eco-friendly. If you’ve misplaced your ticket, don’t worry! We can locate you by name with a valid ID.For more details, please refer to the Event Guide for your specific city.
Feel free to wear whatever you’re comfortable in, but we highly recommend wearing white clothing. The vibrant colors will show up best on white, ensuring you get the full colorful experience and look amazing throughout the event!
Most definitely they can come be a part of the craziest color day of your life! Just be sure to give them a big hug at the finish line for coming to support you! :) There's also lots of fun booths and vendors for them to check out while you're getting color blasted on the color course!
What's the difference between a color run and chalk run you ask? The Color Vibe is a 5K Run with color that is sometimes referred to as a paint run, paint race, chalk run, chalk race, or our personal favorite "color paint chalk race 5K run and party event". So when people refer to a chalk or paint run, they are most likley talking about the same thing as a color run, (or colour run, depending on where you live). Color Vibe might be one of many 5k color runs throughout the nation, but it has the best color party around, and it's a first-class color 5K production!
Walking is totally acceptable here at the Color Vibe. You will be one of many who will be walking. We don't time the race and it is non-competitive, so you won't feel any pressure. Enjoy the beautiful colors!
We'd love to have you come and help as a volunteer! Please select the color event in your city or area, and then click on the volunteer link in the menu on the left hand side to register as a volunteer. Volunteers typically throw color on the participants, and/or help with registration, and clean up, and give lots of love at the finish line (high fives and "Good Job, you did it's!").
Bummer, No. Unfortunately it's impossible for us to offer refunds. You can still pick up your race packet and race goodies, or you can transfer your registration to someone else up to 1 week prior to the event free of charge.
No timing chips, but you will have the "time of your life"! The Color Vibe is not competitive, we're all about getting people active and having fun! Plus, we're a great 'gateway' into other running events, like 10K's, half marathons, marathons, triathlons, and mall-walking. If you do want to be timed, we suggest that you wear a watch or start the timer on your phone and run, run, run, as fast as you can! We'll be so proud of you! :)
If you want a lot of color to hit your shirt, plan to run or walk closer to the color throwers. If you want only a little bit of color, run or walk in the farthest lane from the throwers.The color does mostly wash out after the event, but some of it can stain. As with anything, the sooner you wash it the better. We suggest wearing items that you wouldn't mind getting the color on. For you blondies out there, we suggest putting in leave-in conditioner, especially if you have bleach blond hair.
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