We were fortunate enough this weekend to take part in a very fun and colourful run: Ottawa's First Run or Dye.. It was such a great run and so much fun! We are already planning to do it next year.
What exactly is all the fuss with these colour runs?
You might have noticed ads for Colour Run, Run or Dye etc.
Basically you run or walk a 5 km and in the process get blasted with dye. Doesn't that sound like fun? ; )
And the best part is all the proceeds go to a local charity. This race was for Kids Come 1st-a charity that supports autistic children and their families in Ottawa.
Throughout the course are dye stations where volunteers cover you in different rainbow hues. After you finish there is a huge dance party/mosh pit and a Colour the Sky Party. Everyone who finishes is given a pack of dye to colour the sky (And all your friends and family that showed up wearing white shirts to cheer you on..haha Shaun)
There is no time chip, no medal and is definitely not a race for you to train and expect to beat a personal best. This is just pure- solid- fun and a great way to get your whole family active. We saw plenty of strollers, kiddies, and grammas getting right in on all the colour action.
If you are in an area where a Run or Dye is happening, sign up! You won't regret it, and will leave with some great memories!
How to keep those coloured shirts?
We loved our t-shirts and wanted to experiment with keeping them colourful after the race.
(The dye is non toxic and is vegan, so washes off)
We found out that by spraying your shirt with plenty of vinegar and then pressing it with a hot iron, helps preserve the colour. After washing our shirts in cold water on delicate, they ended up looking a neat green colour with splotches of the dye. They are not as bright as before, but still a colourful keepsake.
So what are you waiting for? Check out their website and sign up for a colour run near you!
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