We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family friendly event will be Saturday, May 17th, 2014. Runners and walkers will begin the 2 mile run/walk clean. At the first station participants will be splattered in Highlighter Yellow, at the second, they will doused in Caribbean Blue, followed by Orange, Green, Hot Pink and Purple. ColorCollierHealthyRUN is all about getting out and having silly, colorful fun!!!
SPACE LIMITED – 1,000 PARTICIPANTS!!
SHIRTS, SUNGLASSES, PAINT PACKAGE & BIB GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRANTS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 537-3436 or by e-mail at Info@safehealthychildren.org
Special thanks to Gulf Coast Runners for partnering with us to make this event possible.
For pictures from last year please go to the Naples Daily New Glen Christopher’s website or our Facebook page.
Event Guide
Packet Pick-Up:
When: Friday, May 16th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Naples on the Run, 2116 Tamiami Trail N. next to TGI Friday’s.
What: Event shirt, bib, color pack & sunglasses
What to bring: Confirmation ticket – If you need to pick up a packet for a friend, be sure to have their confirmation ticket as well. If you can’t locate your ticket it is possible for us to look up your information but that can take longer so it’s best to bring your ticket.
*We highly recommend coming to packet pickup on Friday. If you can’t come, it would be a good idea to have a friend pick up your packet for you. (They will need your race ticket).
If picking up your packet on Friday is not an option, you may pick it up the morning of the event starting at 8:00 a.m.
ColorCollierHealthyRUN DAY
When: Saturday, May 17TH, 2014
Venue: North Collier Regional Park 5000 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30 AM – Packet pick-up
8:15 AM – COLOR FUN PARTY
8:30 AM – Race begin
COLOR STATIONS
There will be multiple 3 color stations throughout the course. This is where you’ll be blasted with a variety of colors. As with any substance, you’ll want to keep it out of your eyes and mouth. Many of our runners choose to where glasses or protective eyewear to protect their eyes and a bandanna to keep the color out of their mouths. The color we use is made in the USA and is 100% safe.
Do not stop in the color stations. This will prevent a bottleneck for runners behind you. Don’t worry there will be plenty of color throughout the course and at the finish line party.
Color FUN Party
At the before the race we’ll have a color throw. This is where you’ll want to use your color pack! Extra color packs will be available for sale but they are first-come, first-serve $5.00 each (or 5 packs at $20).
FINISH LINE
After crossing the finish line, please clear the finish line area so you don’t block other runners coming through the finish line. There will be water available for you at the finish line.
WALKING / RUNNING / DANCING / SKIPPING
We encourage dancing and skipping to your hearts delight, especially at the finish line party.
If you decide to walk, be respectful of those behind you that may want to pass. In other words, don’t block the course.
WATER
Water and fruit will be provided at the finish line area only! – Courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
CLEANING UP
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting color on, the color comes out for the most part, but that’s not a guarantee. For individuals with light colored hair worried about the color not coming out should use a leave in conditioner, or use a light oil (coconut oil or olive oil) in your hair. Some of the colors can take a few days to fully wash out of your hair, particularly if you have bleached blonde hair.
We recommend bringing something to protect your car for the ride home. A towel or garbage bag to sit on will do the trick and will prevent your car from getting as colorful as you.
The sooner you clean up, the easier the color comes off. But before jumping in the shower, dust off as much of the dry powder as possible. You can try adding a little baking soda to your body wash for those areas where the color is a little tough to clean.
WEATHER
The event will take place rain or shine. Course adjustments will be made as necessary to provide the best experience possible for all participants.
For more information about the ColorCollierHealthyRUN, please call us or e-mail us at: 239-537-3436 and Info@safehealthychildren.org.
Thanks to our sponsors: NCH Physicians Group – Pediatrics (Platinum Sponsor), IBERIA Bank (Purple Station Sponsor), Arthrex (Blue Station Sponsor) and Naples Eyes Physicians – Dr. Lynn K. Byerly (Glasses Sponsor).
Thanks to our partners: Gulf Coast Runners, Early Learning Coalition of SW Florida, Florida Department of Health Department – Collier County, Collier County Parks & Recreation, North Naples Fire Rescue, Univision SW Florida, B103.9, Kiwanis, Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County, Allegra, Whole Foods Market, Golden Gate Key Club and Fox 4 News for making this event possible.
The Color Collier Healthy Run event is an effort to increase physical activity and decrease the threat of obesity among kids.
Did you know? Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period.
100 % of the proceeds will go to the NCH Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition of Collier County.
The Coalition provides a conduit for coordinating individuals, agencies and businesses to address the major issues adversely impacting Collier County youth. NCH Healthcare System is proud to serve as the lead partner of this engaged and enthusiastic group.
For more information on the NCH Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition of Collier County, call 239-537-3436 or Info@safehealthychildren.org
