What is color me rad

Man those two can make anything look beautiful! Another cool option is to frame your newly dyed t-shirt. Color Me Rad recommends spraying your shirt with vinegar and then ironing it to keep the color in it. From my experience you need to do this immediately. The color quickly turns to a big blob of brown. Not the look you want to remember from your super awesome day. I think this would be a great idea for all those kids who run the race. On the notes she asked people to pass along some rad kindness after the race.

She even provided some great suggestions:. Leave a FAT tip for a dishwasher at your favorite restaurant. Corral some grocery carts at the store parking lot, then leave a note at the desk for the worker thanking them for all they do. You can also leave a small gift card.

Ding Dong Ditch a bouquet of flowers to your bestie with a kind note, then tell them to pass it on. Just before the finish line volunteers will have boxes and boxes of color bombs small bags of the colored cornstarch. The organizers want you to use these for one last explosion at the finish line, and also for a huge group shot at the end. But I grabbed a bunch and brought them home. They do seem fun, although my dislike for messiness may get in the way of my enjoyment ; Do you run other races?

Hi Danielle … Is it necessary to purchase color bombs? I know we get one bomb per person per registry. The atmosphere was fun and a way less competitive vibe than a traditional race. Our course was mostly running on a parking lot at the Cincinnati Mills Mall but we did have a section where we ran by an assisted living facility for adults with diabilities. It was so awesome to see all of the residents who came out to cheer us on and give high fives.

The different colored sections had color that was sprayed or thrown on the runners by volunteers as you passed. The closer you were to the sides the more color you got on your clothes.

We saw several cars drive past us with their race gear on and a few other patrons looked like us too. Just so you know, if your kids look this awesome after a race as mine, you will be filling up the bath tub about 3 times. The color did come out of my shorts and shoes in the washing machine with out any problems. There are tips on the website for keeping the color in your shirt that includes soaking it in vinegar and ironing it afterwards.

I recommend packing a towel for the car ride home. What you wear there is up to you. It turns out that Color Me Rad is simply about having a good time. Celebrating the near end of the running season with a goofy, fun, and most definitely colorful 5k run. If you've never been, you might want to check out the video to see what's in store for you.

You might start the day nice and clean, but I guarantee you will not finish that way. Eight different "color stations" along your path will make sure you're in the Color Me Rad Spirit.