Place
Brookdale Park
Montclair, NJ US 07042
Montclair, NJ US 07042
Description
COLOR RUN 2025: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
AAPI New Jersey invites you to Color Run 2025, a vibrant 5k and 1-mile Fun Run on April 27, 2025, at Brookdale Park.
ABOUT THE RACE
Celebrate the spirit of two vibrant festivals! Holi, the Hindu "Festival of Colors" and "Festival of Spring," marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil, as people throw colored powder and splash water in celebration. Songkran, the Thai New Year, is a lively water festival that washes away bad luck and welcomes renewal and prosperity. Inspired by these traditions, Color Run 2025 brings the community together for a morning of movement, laughter, and cultural celebration.
Participants will race through a closed course inside Brookdale Park, getting splashed with colorful powder along the way. Registration is open to all, but space is limited to 1,500 participants—sign up now to secure your spot! Join us for a morning of color, culture, and community, and leave covered in color as a reminder of the joyful memories made!
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 are welcome, but ask they start at the back of the crowd for safety considerations. Children under two years old do not need to register. The races will take place rain or shine. No refunds.
SCHEDULE
8:30 am: 5k Race starts
10:00 am: 1-mile Fun Run starts
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Early bird pricing ends March 30, 2025.
OUR MISSION
All proceeds raised will support AAPI New Jersey'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 events@aapinewjersey.org
Help Bring AAPI Stories and Voices to Classrooms Across NJ
This year, participants are invited to help fundraise for AAPI New Jersey’s Teach Asian American Stories (TAAS) initiative.
Teams or individuals who raise $500 or more will receive a custom team headband that they can wear on race day. The three teams or individuals that raise the most money will each get to select a school library, classroom, or teacher to receive a book donation made on their behalf:
- 1st place: $1,000 worth of books
- 2nd place: $500 worth of books
- 3rd place: $250 worth of books
To become a fundraiser, click on the “Become a Fundraiser” on the sidebar navigation and follow the instructions, which will allow you to generate a custom fundraiser URL that you can distribute.
ABOUT TEACH ASIAN AMERICAN STORIES
Through professional development workshops, curriculum resources, and hundreds of book donations, TAAS works to ensure that educators throughout the state have access to the training and resources they need to incorporate AAPI history and contributions into their everyday lesson plans.
Corporate Sponsors
Our mission is to create a more inclusive community through advocacy, community building, program and events, and educator support. Your company can help support this mission and reach 1,500+ runners, 250+ volunteers and be part of a vibrant family-friendly celebration:
- BECOME A SPONSOR
The following sponsorship tiers are available: Presenting Sponsor ($10,000); Gold Sponsor ($5,000), Silver Sponsor ($2,500), Bronze Sponsor ($1,000) and Friend ($500). Sponsors receive recognition before, during, and after the race. - CREATE A CORPORATE TEAM
Forming a corporate team is a fantastic way to bring employees together outside the workplace to foster collaboration, engagement, and a sense of community. Corporate teams can volunteer at the race together or run the race under a team name. - BE A COMMUNITY PARTNER
If your organization can provide cultural representation or event support through event presence, activity, giveaways, or a performance, please reach out.
Contact development@aapinewjersey.org for additional information.
Race Contact Info
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5k Route
1 Mile Fun Run Route
Directions
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