THE Color Run will be in Polokwane in August, ready to paint the city in bright colours on Saturday, August 15.
Participating in this year’s most anticipated event will be done in the true spirit of Ubuntu. The Color Run is a feel good event.
Colour runners of all shapes and sizes happily go from wearing pristine white clothing, to being covered in prismatic colour.
People always ask questions about the colour powders at the Color Run. Below is all you need to know…
What is the colour made from? Does it stain?
The coloured powder is made from corn-starch and natural food dyes. It will wash out of your clothes, however only wear what you’re willing to get colourful.
Will the colour stain my hair?
The coloured powder does wash out of your hair, however we do recommend you take precautions if you’re worried! The colour does tend to stick to lighter hair. Oiling your hair before the run will help the colour wash out. If you’re having trouble washing it after the event, bi-carb soda and anti-dandruff shampoo will help get the more stubborn colour out!
Will the colour ruin clothes or running shoes?
The colour does mostly wash out after the event. As with anything dirty, the sooner you wash it the better. We suggest wearing items that you wouldn’t mind getting colourful.
How do I preserve those precious colours in my shirt?
If you would like to preserve the colour in your running shirt, spray it with vinegar, let it dry and then iron it. But if you wash it….it eventually will come out.
Do the kilometre “Color Zones” affect runner vision? Or breathing?
The colour powder used at The Color Run event is certified non-toxic and free of any heavy material. The bright colours are cornstarch and FD&C dyes. The fabulous shine powder is more like make-up and is completely safe and even more precisely thrown on the lower half of your body. As with any substance, you want to keep it out of your eyes and our color throwers make sure to aim low as you pass by. Some Color Runners opt to wear glasses or goggles for their eyes and use a bandana or dust mask for their mouths.
Are there “cleaning stations” at the finish festival?
There is an air blown cleaning zone within the festival area. With a good dusting off, you aren’t 100% clean, but you are totally good for the drive home. It is actually pretty fun to see people still coloured up around town after The Color Run event. It is like a badge of honour!
Are cameras and phones safe to have in the colour zones?
The race photographers are totally fine shooting from a medium distance (10 to15m). If you want to get shots right in the midst of the colour, we recommend covering cameras/phones with glad wrap or placing your phone in a zip lock bag.
