Color Run

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 3

Set up colored powder stations, get participants to wear white t-shirts, and let the colorful mayhem ensue! If you hold it in a populated area, you’re bound to get intrigued passersby stopping to learn about your cause.

Things to Consider

  • There’s no getting around it — this will be messy.
  • You may have to partner with your city to block off a road for your route, or find a large field available for use.
  • Since this is an outdoor event, try to plan for a summer weekend.

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