COLOR OF HOPE Hospice 5K Color Run 

Register now for the event known as the happiest run/walk in the world: the COLOR RUN!

It's not timed because, well, it's all about FUN.

Prepare for a party of color at the finish line. Wear white and bring a camera: you'll want to share pics of yourself doused in a rainbow of color.

Oh, and the best part? You get to have a great time, get a little excercise, AND you're doing GOOD:  all proceeds go to Hospice Care Plus! Win-win!

Online registration is now closed, but you can still register at the event on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. You may register with cash, check, or credit card. We look forward to seeing you there!

So, what IS a Color Run?

It's a run or walk, but it feels much more like a party. There's usually live music and other perks at the finish line. Then, of course, what makes it distinctive is the color. At intervals along the course, you'll be dusted with a brightly colored powder. Then, at the end, the REAL color-fun begins:  several volunteers with several bright colors will make a rainbow out of you!

The powder, by the way, is cornstarch-based, non-toxic, and non-permanent. 

Handy Tips

Wear white or light-colored clothes. You'll want the color to show!

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. No one will be tossing the colorful powders at your face (well, unless you WANT them to!), but it's a good idea to cover them up, just in case.

Don't forget the camera! Or, at least have someone at the finish line ready to take your pic. Sharing your rainbow-colored self on Facebook or other places is a HUGE part of the color-run fun!

Bring a towel. You might want to dust some of your rainbow off before you get into your car. 

But, I've never done a 5K!  This is an untimed race. That doesn't mean you can't use it as a way to set a goal for yourself, though. If you've never done a 5K, this is the PERFECT place to start: non-threatening, enjoyable, and fun!  Set a goal. It may be that you simply want to finish a 5K, regardless of whether you walk or run--or both. It may be that your goal is to run or jog the entire 3.1 miles.  There are many resources online to help you prepare for a 5K, especially if you hope to jog or run the entire distance. Google "couch-to-5K" for great resources. If it isn't your first 5K, you can still set a time goal and keep time yourself. 

Learn more online. This is a good place to start to read about color runs, see some pictures, and even watch a video.

About Hospice Care Plus

All proceeds from the Color of Hope 5K for Hospice will go to Hospice Care Plus, a non-profit organization serving Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley and Rockcastle counties.

Hospice Care Plus and the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center provide hospice, palliative, and grief support care to patients, families, and the community, regardless of ability to pay. We have proudly served the area since 1981.

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