IN COLOUR: An explosion of colour will fill the Toowoomba Showgrounds during the Color Vibe 5K fun run. Megan Hall
THE Toowoomba Showgrounds will be showered in a kaleidoscope of colour when it hosts the Colour Vibe this Sunday.
The global phenomenon has put a bright spin on fitness as runners are blasted with colourful powder over a five kilometre course.
Inspired by India's Holy Festival of Colours, a Hindu celebration of spring, love and friendship, and life, this fun run is an opportunity for residents to let their hair down and release their inner child.
Originating in Utah in the United States, The Colour Vibe has held runs across the globe.
"It has been a blast bringing the fun of the Colour Vibe to Australia," event organiser Michael Keuler said.
"The event is all about being active while having as much fun as possible.
"It isn't a race and participants aren't timed. Anyone of any age can take part and that's what makes it so great."
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After holding Colour Vibe events in Brisbane and Bundaberg earlier this month, Mr Keuler said the Toowoomba event would be the biggest Australian Colour Vibe run to date.
"We have had an incredible response from the people of Toowoomba with more than 5000 people expected to participate," he said.
"I think the family-friendly atmosphere of the Colour Vibe is one of the reasons it has become so popular.
"There will be a DJ playing music as well as other attractions which will create an awesome atmosphere for everyone involved."
The event will also raise money through its affiliation with charity organisation Global Care.
"Global Care was identified as a community leader, and the Coluor Vibe decided to reach out to Global Care to fundraise and increase exposure for their essential efforts in Toowoomba and throughout Australia," Mr Keuler said.
Registrations for the Colour Vibe 5K run are open until Sunday. However runners are encouraged to sign up early to avoid disappointment.
"We are excited for the first Toowoomba Color Vibe. It's going a whole heap of fun," Mr Keuler said.
TOOWOOMBA COLOR VIBE
- What - 5km fun run
- Where - Toowoomba Showgrounds
- When - Sunday, November 30. Gates open at 7.30am for 9am start.
- Cost - Adult entries are $52. Children aged 1-12 years are free.
- For more information visit http://aus.thecolorvibe.com/toowoomba.php
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