The Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s® comes to Saturday, Oct. 14 -Thehappiest 5k on the planetwill make YOURdreams come true in Salt Lake City
- SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 13, 2017) – The Color Run®, the largest 5k event series in the world, is bringing its 2017 tour theme, The Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s®, to Utah State Fairpark on Saturday, Oct. 14, kicking off at 9:00 a.m.
The Salt Lake City run benefits Huntsman Hometown Heroes. Huntsman Hometown Heroes (HHH) is a group of dedicated individuals running, biking and hiking together towards a common philanthropic and physical goal. Open to anyone with a desire to help advance cancer research, the HHH program is designed to help participants reach their endurance goals while raising much-needed funds for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Founded by Utah native Travis Snyder (BYU '05), The Color Run has now hosted over 300 events in 35+ countries. Travis started producing fitness events exclusively in Utah for 10 years before he created The Color Run. The company headquarters is located in Salt Lake City.
"The demand has been crazy and exciting," said Snyder. Every day, hundreds of people make requests on our Facebook page for us to bring the event to their favorite city. We’re excited to answer the call!”
The Color Run Dream Tour creates a world where anything is possible, unicorns are real and foam clouds make everything better. The 2017 theme will make Color Runners’ dreams a lot more colorful with unforgettable music, color throws and an all new Lay’s Poppables™ Foam Zone and Dream Wall.
Each Color Runner receives a custom race kit, including a limited-edition 2017 race shirt, a Unicorn Finisher’s Medal, embroidered headband, fun temporary tattoos and a color-in runner’s bib—to inspire participants to decorate and color their runner’s bib. An option to upgrade race kits to receive additional gear is also available with the deluxe registration package. Participants can color it up with more accessories, clothing and fun dream inspired items at The Color Run store.
Event: The Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s in Salt Lake City Date: Saturday, Oct. 14 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Utah State Fairpark 155 1000 W Salt Lake City, UT 84116
The Color Run announces a new partnership with Lay’s®, who will be the 2017 presenting sponsor for the 5k paint races in North America. Lay’s is delighted to add even more vibrancy to The Color Run through flavorful and fun experiences that will uplift participants throughout the day, including experiential activation and free product samples. To learn more about Lay’s®, you can visit www.facebook.com/lays.
The Color Run Dream Tour marks the sixth anniversary of The Color Run. The tour will be making stops all around the globe and is anticipated to visit more than 27 countries worldwide in 2017. Registration is open until the start of the run. To register or for more information about The Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s®, visit www.thecolorrun.com. Join the #Happiest5K and the #DreamInColors journey on social media by following The Color Run on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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About The Color Run® The Color Run is the largest event series in the world and the first of its kind. Founded in 2012, the number one goal of The Color Run is to produce the ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet’ giving participants an unforgettable experience. With no winners or official times, The Color Run celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, helping participants achieve their fitness goals by providing a fun, un-intimidating running environment. To learn more about The Color Run, visit The Color Run Website. #Happiest5k #DreamInColors
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The Color Run is a product of Bigsley™ Event House, a leading creator of experiential events including: The Color Run Night®, Pumpkin Nights, Dam Train Race, Electric Run® and Soul Pose™.