2nd Annual Boys & Girls Club of Bristol 5k Color Dash Run/Walk & Block Party

Saturday, September 9, 2023 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Bristol, Connecticut
$5.00–$30.00 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant and exhilarating day at the 2nd Annual Boys & Girls Club of Bristol 5K Color Dash Run/Walk and Block Party on Saturday, September 9, 2023! Taking place in the scenic Naugatuck Valley, this unforgettable event invites participants to embrace the joy of movement while supporting local youth. As the only timed 5K color run in Connecticut, the Color Dash promises a unique experience where runners and walkers will be showered with bursts of color at every station along the picturesque Memorial Boulevard and downtown Bristol.

Join friends and family for a day filled with fun, festivities, and community spirit! Registration includes a stylish T-shirt for the first 300 participants, a swag bag, and access to an exciting afterparty featuring food trucks, live music from a DJ, and awards for top performers. With 100% of the proceeds benefiting programming and memberships for underprivileged youth, your participation not only guarantees a fantastic time but also makes a meaningful impact on the lives of local kids. Don’t miss out on this colorful celebration—secure your spot today and help us inspire the next generation!

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Races

  • 5k Color Dash Run

    T-Shirt (first 300 registrants)

    10:00 AM EDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed
  • 5k Color Dash Walk

    T-Shirt (first 300 registrants)

    10:00 AM EDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed
  • Color Dash Fun Run/Walk

    Medal

    9:30 AM EDT

    $5.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Get ready CT for the most colorful, fun-filled day of your life! Our race is the ONLY color run that runs completely on EXPLODED SKITTLES (*don't Google that)!!! No, but IS the only TIMED 5K color run in all of CT, so get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing experience where you'll get blasted with color and support local kids at the same time.

RUN FOR THE KIDS WHO NEED YOU THE MOST

THE COURSE IS LOCATED ALONG THE SCENIC MEMORIAL BOULEVARD AND DOWNTOWN BRISTOL, WITH THE RACE BEGINNING AND ENDING AT THE CLUB. THE COLOR DASH IS COMING SOON, SO JOIN THE VIP LIST BY PRE-REGISTERING TODAY!

Secure your spot now and take advantage of the best price available. Don't miss your chance to be blasted at every color station throughout this awesome 5K run. Tell your girlfriends, your bro's, your friends, and your family cause we're bringing an epic experience to Bristol that you never knew existed!

AFTERPARTY/AWARD CEREMONY TO FOLLOW THE RACE
WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS,
AND A LIVE DJ!

Your registration includes:

* T-Shirt (first 300 registered)
* Super Swag Bag
* Divisional & Overall Awards
* Race Program
* Water Stations
* Afterparty with Food Trucks, Music, Prizes, and Entertainment


_100% OF PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS
PROGRAMMING & MEMBERSHIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH!

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WE ARE PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SPONSORS TO MAKE THIS AN AWESOME EVENT, AND WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOUR BUSINESS INVOLVED. THERE ARE A TON OF WAYS THAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE AND HAVE YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT. JUST SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] AND LET'S TALK!



WHAT: THE FIRST ANNUAL 5K (3.1 MILES) COLOR DASH RUN/WALK

WHERE: 255 WEST STREET, BRISTOL, CT

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

COST: $30/ 5K RUNNER OR $5 FOR KIDS FUN RUN

RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEINGS AT 8AM
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 10AM

_The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is on a mission to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Will you help us in this mission by running or walking to show your support for the next generation!_

Location

255 West Street, Bristol, 06010, CT, United States

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