Saint Edmond's Academy Color Dash (Draft)

Saint Edmond's Academy Color Dash is an untimed colorful event. It is all about colors and having fun together. People are invited to run a track with several color stations. At these color stations, all passing color runners have color powder thrown at them from head to toe. Each Color station has its own specific color. At the Color station, volunteers are present to toss the bulk color powder on the passing color runners.

When reaching the finish, each runner should have passed all color stations. Everyone will be nicely covered with color powder. Once the race is over, the fun continues at the finish line with music, dancing, photo ops, lunch, and more color throws.

Race Registration: 

Online Registration opens on 5/1/23 and closes @12:00pm on  5/18/23

In Person Registration opens @ 5:00pm-6:55pm on 5/19/23

The Races: 

JK- 3rd grade: Race will begin at 5:30 pm (1 lap around the track)

4th and 5th Grade: Race will begin at 6:00 pm (2 laps around the track)

6th through 8th Grade: Race will begin at 6:30 pm (3 laps around the track)

All Ages Run for Parents & Friends: Race will begin at 7:00 pm (1 lap around the track)

Event FAQs

1. Who can participate?

All kids at any age can participate in the Color Run. In fact, we would like students to encourage their friends, moms, dads, aunts, uncles and grammas and grandpas to participate. Bring the little ones and push them in a stroller. This is a fun event that entire families can participate in…no matter what age. And you don’t have to run…you can walk, dance, skip, stroll, jog, trot or turn cartwheels!

2. Are the color powders safe?

All of the color powders are made of food-grade, biodegradable products with FDA-approved dyes. All participants are encouraged to wear sunglasses to reduce the chance of getting powder in their eyes. If it does, the powder is non-toxic and can be rinsed out of your eyes with water. All participants are required to wear a mask or bandana to cover their nose and mouth while passing through the color stations to minimize inhaling the powder. If you do not want to be sprayed with color, you are welcome to bypass any color station.

3. Will the color wash out of my hair and off of my skin?

Yes! The easiest way to remove the color is to shake, jump, or vacuum it off while it is dry. There will be a blower station at the end of the event to remove as much powder as possible before you get into your car. Once you get home, soap and water will get rid of the rest of the color.

4. Will the color powder stain/stay on my shirt?

If you want the color to stay as a cool souvenir, the color can be made permanent by soaking the shirt in vinegar, allowing it to air dry, then ironing it BEFORE putting it into a washing machine. IF you want to remove all of the colors, rinse and soak the shirt in a sink/bucket of cold water before placing it in a washing machine.

5. Can I bring my own color?

NO. All colors used at this event must be purchased from Saint Edmond's Academy on this site or at the event.  DO not bring color powder to this event.

6. Is food included?

No, but we will have food trucks at the event.  

Recommendations for Runners:

• Protect feet with closed-toe shoes

• Protect eyes with sunglasses or goggles

• Protect mouth with a bandana or dust mask (suggested)

• Protect electronics in plastic bags or plastic wrap

Color-Powder: All-Natural Ingredients

The color powder is from food-based ingredients, such as baking soda, cornstarch, and natural dyes sourced from plants. This means that they are completely safe for you and your family. They are also completely biodegradable, which means they are also good for Mother Earth. It is our top priority to make sure that all our beautiful color products are safe for the environment and the people who use them.

Corn Starch warnings:

If the starch is inhaled, it may cause wheezing rapid breathing shallow breathing, and chest pain. If the starch contacts the eyes, it may cause redness tearing and burning. Corn Starch may cause subclinical airway inflammation as well as eosinophilic granulocytes, which can cause tissue damage.

Have Fun and Get Your Color ON!