Colour Rush 2024

Please note that this event is now sold out. 

FAQs

For 2024, we celebrate the launch of our very first mass participation fun run – our Colour Rush.

The Colour Rush will take place on Saturday 5 October 2024 at Trinity Park, Ipswich. There are two trails to choose from:

• A 3k trail (11.30am start) open to the whole family (age 6+)
• 1.5k trail (11.40am start) ideal for juniors (age 4 – 6 years) and their supporting adults

This is a family fun run with a difference, for people of all ages and abilities. Colour Rush sees participants in white t shirts walk, jog, or run through a variety of coloured paint stations, getting covered shoulder to knee in bright powdered paint!

At just under two miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first run. It’s a fun, achievable event for everyone with no pressure to finish in a certain time. Our junior trail (just under one mile), is perfect for our youngest runners.

On crossing the finish line, all participants will receive a bespoke Colour Rush medal and enjoy the sense of achievement from having supported Suffolk Mind, and mental health services in the county, at the same time.

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FAQs

What exactly is a Colour Rush?

You will start the trails in a white t shirt and then finish in colours of the rainbow!

As you go through the course, you will pass through various coloured paint stations manned by Suffolk Mind staff and volunteers. Their aim is to douse you with colourful powder! By the time you cross the finish line, your white t shirt will be full of colour!

Please note that our staff and volunteers are briefed to ensure the coloured powder is aimed between the shoulders and knees.

Is there an age restriction?

Anyone age 6+ is welcome to take part in the 3k Colour Rush (although children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event).

For children under the age 4 – 6 years, we offer our junior 1.5k trail (again children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event).

What time should I arrive at Trinity Park?

We ask all runners to arrive for registration between 10.00am and 10.30am – please check your confirmation booking for your sign in slot.

Runners for the 3k trail should be signed in and ready to warm up at 11.15am, for an 11.30am start.

Families participating in the 1.5k trail will warm up at 11.15am and join the trail at 11.40am.

There will be entertainment to enjoy (face painting and meet and greets with Tanin our Dragon) whilst you wait.

Do I have to fundraise?

While fundraising for this event is not compulsory, we very much hope you will set up a fundraising page on our website and support us in making Suffolk the best place in the world to talk about and take care of mental health.

Every £25 raised could support the running of our vital phone line (which receives around 100 calls a day) for one hour.

What terrain will I be walking/running on?

We have marked out a route which keeps walkers/joggers/runners predominantly to the pavement, although you should be aware that there may be points which cross over grass areas.

Is the route pushchair or wheelchair accessible?

We cannot guarantee that all portions of the route are accessible unfortunately, so this event is open to walkers/runners only. However, we welcome everyone to cheer them on.

Can I bring someone to cheer me on?

Yes, we welcome guests but please tell us how many will be coming with you at the time of booking, so that we can ensure effective and adequate crowd controls. Please remind your guests that the colour powder can spread to the edge of the trail, so they should also be mindful of what they wear.

Can I bring my dog?

We kindly request that NO DOGS, except assistance, PAT and authorised security dogs are brought along to this event. This is in the best interest of your family pet and all those participating.

Will there be refreshments?

We encourage all families to come prepared with water in a re-useable bottle. There will not be any water refill stations along the course. You will be able to refill your bottle at the refill station when you finish.

Light refreshments will also be available to purchase.

Is the colour powder safe?

We source our colour powder from Ministry of Colour.  They have advised “Our colour powder is non-toxic. It is the safest available on the UK market. We work closely with our factory to ensure the quality of our colour powder. It is created in a factory in India, the traditional way, using corn starch and natural dyes to ensure the safest product possible. Read and download the Ministry of Colours Safety Data Sheet.”

It is recommended (but not compulsory) that every runner wears sunglasses or goggles, to avoid any irritation to eyes.

Participants with asthma or any other respiratory conditions are asked to strongly consider if this event is suitable for them to take part in. If you are concerned, but wish to take part, use a bandana or dust mask to cover your mouth.

Will the powder stain my clothes and running shoes?

Like any other colour powder, Ministry of Colours colour powder can stain clothing. We recommend therefore, wearing clothing you don’t mind ‘colouring in’ (we do also have Colour Rush t-shirts on sale).

If anything becomes coloured that you would prefer not to, as with anything dirty, we recommend the sooner the gear gets washed the better. Dust off all excess powder before washing with cold water.

Will the powder stain my hair?

The coloured powder does wash out of your hair. However, we recommend you take precautions if you are worried! Oiling your hair (or using leave in conditioner) before the run should help the colour wash out. Brush the powder out of your hair post event, and wash with cool water and a good-quality shampoo (repeating the process as needed).

Can I preserve the colours on my Colour Rush t-shirt?

If you would like to preserve the colour in your running shirt, we recommend:

• Avoid shaking it and remove carefully
• Lay flat and spray with white wine vinegar
• Dry flat and then iron to fix the colour
• Put your t-shirt in a tumble dryer on high for a further 10 minutes to provide added fix

Will the coloured powder affect my phone or camera?

We will have photographers on site to capture the day and the resulting gallery will be accessible from our website (families have the option to wear ‘do not photograph’ stickers).

If you wish to capture your own photos of your family, we recommend covering cameras/phones with cling film or placing your phone in a zip lock bag, to avoid any damage.