Colour Me Crazy Run and Colour Festival Cape Town

Get ready for all shades of fun at this massive gathering

Run, walk, skip or hop, just be prepared to be doused in all the shades of the rainbow at the Colour Me Crazy 5-km Run and Colour Festival exploding at the West Coast Ostrich Ranch just outside Cape Town on Saturday, 26 October 2013. In a nutshell, the first time event combines all the coolness of the Holi One Festival with a better line-up of musicians, a bigger venue and some cursory and very mild exercise prior to party time.

The unique fun run part of the jol is open to people of all ages and running ability, just as long as they are wearing white and willing to be bombarded with blasts of red, yellow, blue and pink powder at each kilometre mark. Afterwards, participants can jam in all their kaleidoscopic glory to the sounds of top local acts, like Goodluck, Locnville and Roger Goode, and finish off the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly with more colour bombs.

Folks can dress up in wacky costumes for the occasion, and have the option of taking the 5km as they please –at a sprint or at a stroll; there’s no time limit and even the stragglers will be welcomed to the finish line with a plethora of pink and blue. Those who can’t bear the thought of strenuous physical activity on a Saturday afternoon can opt out of the run and just have a jol with the good tunes; plus, food stalls and a bar will no doubt make this a worthwhile outing for colour party lovers of all fitness levels.

What you need to know for the Colour Me Crazy Run & Colour Festival Cape Town

• The powder is non-toxic coloured corn starch and 100% harmless
• It takes a few washes to get the colour out, though it’s advised you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting colourful
• You can keep the colour by spraying your clothes with vinegar and then ironing them
• Remember to bring protection for your eyes – either sunglasses or goggles – and a bandana for your mouth. Valuables should be protected in plastic bags
• You must wear WHITE

Line-Up for Colour Me Crazy Run & Colour Festival Cape Town

• Goodluck
• Locnville
• Roger Goode
• Dean Fuel
• Mixi
• iScream & the Chocolate Stix
• M.C Stephanie B

Tickets for Colour Me Crazy 5km Run and Colour Festival Cape Town

Tickets for the Colour Me Crazy 5km Run and Colour Festival are available at Quicket.co.za; early bird tickets are on sale until Sunday, 4 August 2013 for R270p/p, which includes a t-shirt, colour powder pack and entry to the race festival.  Tickets bought after Sunday, 4 August 2013 cost R320p/p, which includes a festival t-shirt and entry to the race, or R290p/p, which just covers race entry. Colour packets will be on sale at the venue.

The race starts at 11am.

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