Color Run

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:59 pm

I didn't know this was happening until today. Did anybody go? It just seems like your typical 5k run except at various stations they throw colored dust at you.

http://thecolorrun.com/omaha/

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Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:10 am

jessep28 wrote:I didn't know this was happening until today. Did anybody go? It just seems like your typical 5k run except at various stations they throw colored dust at you.

http://thecolorrun.com/omaha/

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Yup, i was there. Â Fun times. Â A much more party atmosphere, less focus on the run. Â It wasn't even timed. 13k runners, a bunch of first time 5k runners and majority female crowd. Lots of folks in costumes.

My only complaint was that they weren't prepared for the heat. Only 1 water station Â out on the course, and they ran out of water at the finish line. Between the 95 degree temps, and that many people running their first race, people were dropping like flies. I think i heard 3 ambulances, and lots of people complaining.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:21 am

I saw several of my friends on facebook did it.

FrontlineOmaha · Post by **FrontlineOmaha** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:58 am

We were down there and I had many friends running it (with 13k people running, I think everyone knows someone who ran it). Â

It was promoted pretty well at first but it sold out quickly which is why I think some people never even heard about it. Â It was a neat event, but it still blows my mind that 13k people are willing to shell out $50-60 each to run 3 miles. Â

It was a really fun group of people to work with. Â They clearly enjoy their jobs, as they should.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:59 am

Its all the "Gimmik" runs that are selling out. Â Warrior Dash, Mud Run, Color Run, etc.

I think the Glow Run is coming up next. Â Like the Owl Ride, but running.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:01 pm

derog · Post by **derog** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:12 pm

Coyote wrote:

Looks like a good time. (Note to self: To avoid seeing thousands of pictures of people covered in mud, don't check facebook from September 15-17.)

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:14 pm

We should host an eomahaforums run.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:20 pm

Ya know, it's been a while since we've had a forum meet.

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:57 pm

But will there be obstacles and mud at the eOmaha Forum meet? Â :D

Post by **BRoss** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:31 pm

almighty_tuna wrote:Ya know, it's been a while since we've had a forum meet.

We should some time.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:28 pm

lisanstan wrote:But will there be obstacles and mud at the eOmaha Forum meet? :D

Yes. Newspaper articles about project cancellations/additional parking lots being built downtown. And European Towne Centre.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:48 pm

Axel wrote:
lisanstan wrote:But will there be obstacles and mud at the eOmaha Forum meet? :D
Yes. Newspaper articles about project cancellations/additional parking lots being built downtown. And European Towne Centre.

Pointe.

Post by **BRoss** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:08 am

Axel wrote:
lisanstan wrote:But will there be obstacles and mud at the eOmaha Forum meet? :D
Yes. Newspaper articles about project cancellations/additional parking lots being built downtown. And European Towne Centre.

lol...those would be some pretty big obstacles!

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:03 pm

The Color Run is set for tomorrow:

The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.

Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013.

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