A few years ago, I watched the movie Outsourced and there was scene in the movie where an American guy working in India heads out to work one day only to be blindsided by the Holi Festival, a national holiday celebrating color. The meaning behind Holi has changed over the years, and the festivities have taken place many centuries. It is a time to stop and unleash your inner child. All people celebrate from the young to the old. When I saw this scene, I thought “I have to go to India during Holi” It seems like pure joy, laughter, and fun.
So why am I telling you this? Recently I stubbled upon this race series called Color me Rad 5K.
They have events all over the country through the end of the year. I stopped and looked because it was so reminisant of the Holi festival in India.
You might be thinking “Here we go another kichty race.” Although I have never actually run one myself, I think this event would be so much fun with a friend or a group. I will be running the San Diego race this August 11, 2012. I am looking forward to a race that I can relax and enjoy without having to think about time…that is first for me! This is not the type of race you will be trying to set a new PR, or even take seriously, it was designed to entertain! We all are so stressed out with the pressure of modern life. What we need is more fun and play, and this race series promises to deliver that very thing. It’s getting people to move and have a fun while doing it.
Take a look at their website for information, locations and dates about their race series. Come see what Color Me Rad 5K is all about right HERE.
GIVEAWAY
Color Me Rad 5K has given me 2 entires for ONE person to win at the location of their choice. You and a friend can experience the fun of this race together. All you need to do is:
Comment below and tell me who you would bring with you if you won, and which location the two of you would choose.
For extra entries…state in separate comments that you did each of the following…
Like RunWiki on Facebook
Tweet this giveaway-be sure to tag @RunWiki and @colormerad5k
Share this giveaway on FB- be sure to tag Runwiki and Color Me Rad
The contest will run until midnight Wednesday May 9, 2012 and the winner will be announced the morning of Thursday May 10, 2012 via Twitter and Facebook. The winner will be selected using random.org.
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hands down, I would take my boyfriend because we love running races together, and this would by far be the most fun!!! I would go to aaaaaany other locations, but I seriously considering Boston (cuz I’ve never been) or Honolulu (cuz he’s never been) … so maybe something neutral? Perhaps Vancouver, BC!!
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I would love to take my boyfriend with me, because we like doing charity runs or bike rides and this would be an amazing one for us to do together! I mean honestly, who doesn’t want to be splattered with a bunch of color! Not a question in mind, we would go to FRESNO, CA (only because we grew up here)
I happy to see that this race is getting a lot of recognition!
I’d definitely bring my best friend Stacy!
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oh.em.g! This looks like sooooo much FUN! I wish they had a race closer to me! I’ll keep my fingers crossed
What a fun race! I would definitely take my 9 y/o son; he would love it!
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I would take my Hubbs to the the New Orleans race!!
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I’ve shared the contest on Facebook! Now my fingers are crossed!!!
I would love to take my son on this race. He is leaving for the Air Force in a few months and we are running a number of races before he leaves. This would be fun!
I would run it with my boyfriend, Lee. We have done multiple races together! We would run the Pittsburgh one in August!
I am so fascinated by all these different color runs! I love that Color Me Rad has a race in Tampa, which is the one I’d do so I could force my boyfriend to run it. I’d love to see him covered in pink and purple!
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I would do it with my boyfriend in Boston!
I would take my girlfriend. I have already ran numerous 5k’s and even a half marathon but she is just getting into running. I think color me rad would be a great first race because it looks like such a fun time. We would go to the albany ny race.
Fun idea! I would try to bring my husband… he’s been getting into running, it might work! Looks like there’s a Houston location next March, does that count?
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i’d do it with my partner, we both love to run and we live in ny so the ny race would be perfect
I would bring my friend or brother! For the one in my city,it’s on my brothers bday- what a fun gift to give!
I would run the Boston race with my boyfriend!
I would hold a raffle amongst my 4th grade class for a chance to run with their teacher in Chicago!
I want to win so I can take my wife to the Richmond run!
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I shared about the giveaway on Facebook and tagged both places. Ooops I meant Run Wiki. (in my last post)
I want to run the race in San Jose with my daughter!
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Not entering, there isn’t one close by unfortunately. Would totally love to otherwise but I’m already pretty booked on traveling for the next 6+ months haha.
However just wanted to comment that it looks SUPER rad
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Thank you Charlotte! Wish I could run one with you… sounds like so much fun.
Woyld bring my bf to the Albany, NY run. This will be our first 5k ever! Looks like its gonna be a blast!
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Oh! I’d do the San Diego run with my best friend from college who inspired me to run in the first place
I’d make my husband run with me in Jacksonville! It would be the perfect post-baby motivation for me
I’d bring any of my 5K friends! We plan out 5Ks throughout each season! We are 5K junkies…this one sounds like a LOT of fun!
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What a fun race!
I would probably choose the race in Vancouver since I live in Seattle. I think that’s the closest one. And I’d bring my hubby for sure.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would run in Richmond, VA with my husband.
I would run in Albany, NY with my boyfriend!
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my mom and I would run the Color Me Rad race in San Jose, CA!
I would take my friend Jessica – we have been watching this race for updates and cannot wait to do it! It will be her first race and I think a great intro into the fun running can bring!
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I would love to do this race with my Sis-in-Law/ best running friend. She had a baby in March and is getting her running mojo back! This would be such a fun trip… the Pittsburgh race is only 2 hours from home!
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I would love to do the Indianapolis race with my 10-year-old daughter. She loves running with me and is currently training for her first 5K. This would be a blast to do together!
I’m not 100% sure of who I would take. I have a cousin that wants to run one and 3 friends that have mentioned wanting to run as well. I’d probably have to do a drawing or something. lol
I’d most definitely have to choose Tampa, FL. It’s only 15 minutes from my house and doesn’t call for a hotel stay or flight to or from. lol
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I posted about the giveaway, over thisaway: https://www.facebook.com/SinnerElla And tagged the both of you.
I also announced it over thataway https://twitter.com/#!/SinnerEllaDeVil and again tagged you both.
My bestie and running buddy Lauren- – together we’ll do the San Fran color-me-5k! We are both crazy ridiculous with work – yet whenever she travels to SF for work we always try to sneak in an early or late run to catch up : )
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I would bring my husband with me and we would run in Pittsburgh!!
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I would take my wife and possibly even bring the kids along! We would run in Pittsburgh!
I would take my 9yr who is dying to do this race. She is all into running 5K’s. We would run in Orlando
Jackie, I’m so sorry this race and giveaway was from 2012. Check back at this site for more giveaways in the future.
I want to win so that I can experience this with my son. He loves to run cross crountry and plays soccer. I think this would be fun for us to do here in Houston!
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Alba, I’m so sorry, this contest was from last year.