AAPI Montclair Color Run

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023
8:30 am – 11:30 am
5k Race starts at 8:30 am; 1-mile Fun Run starts at 9:30 am
Brookdale Park, Montclair, NJ

AAPI Montclair proudly presents Color Run 2023 - an exuberant celebration of the festivals of Holi and Songkran with a 5k Race and 1-mile Fun Run.

ABOUT THE RACE
The Color Run 2023 is a 5k Race and 1-mile Fun Run to celebrate the Indian festival of Holi and Songkran, the Thai New Year.

This event combines two joyous festivals. Holi is popularly known as the “Festival of Colors" and the "Festival of Spring." On Holi, entire towns are bathed in vivid colors as people play Holi by splashing colored powder and water. Songkran in Thai means "to move" or "change place." Thai believe that water is purifying: it cleanses one of any bad luck from the past year, and blesses one with good fortune and happiness for the year ahead. On Songkran, people celebrate by engaging in water play.

Runners and walkers will enjoy a closed course inside Brookdale Park and will be splashed with colored powder at various points along the route. There will be a detour at the finish line for participants who prefer less color. (Note: it will be difficult to completely avoid the colored powder, so please take that into consideration before registering for the race.) Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Children under two years old do not need to register.

SCHEDULE
8:30 am - 5k Race starts; 9:30 am - 1-mile Fun Run starts

EARLY BIRD PRICING
Early bird pricing ends March 20, 2023! 

AAPI Montclair is proud to support the education organizations of our local schools! 10% of race fees will be donated to runners' school of choice by entering the school's code at checkout. Codes: BLOOMFIELD, BRADFORD, BUZZALDRIN, BULLOCK, CASSIAN, CEDARGROVE, CLIFTON, EDGEMONT, GLENFIELD, GREF, HILLSIDE, MCPK, MHS, MKA, MONTCLAIRCOOPERATIVE, PROJECTGRAD, NISHUANE, NORTHEAST, RMS, VFEE, WATCHUNG

All proceeds raised will support AAPI Montclair's mission to create a more inclusive community by uplifting the varied experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, advocating for AAPI rights and representation, and promoting awareness and education around AAPI culture and history.

For confidential fee waivers or sponsorship information, please email wendy.wong@aapimontclair.org.