Arcola School to host ColorDash

                Running five kilometers has never been more fun. Arcola School is hosting a ColorDash on Saturday, May 30, for friends and families to enjoy as a fundraiser for the Student Representative Council (SRC).

                Laurie James and Cathy Burton received information about this particular colour run and decided it would be a great fundraiser for the community.

                “Cathy has done these runs before, so when we received the information in the mail we decided it would be a great way for SRC to raise money for supplies for students,” James stated.

“It’s a blast!” Burton, who has participated in similar events in Saskatoon and Regina, added. “The paint is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, it’s actually a cornstarch base. Every kilometer you get to a station with a handful of people with these boxes of paint who huck it at you.”

                James and Burton are excited for the day as the event allows people to register as individuals, groups, and families as well.

                ColorDash is self described as being “a family friendly, untimed 5K, who welcomes all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities.”

                “It’s a lot of fun and it’s open to anybody at any age,” Burton said. “It’s a fun thing and the ones I’ve been to have people who dress up. I’ve made tutus for people and I’ve seen other people who show up wearing wedding dresses they found at value village.”

                “You do get a white t-shirt when you sign up so by the end you’re covered by paint.”

Registration is currently open online by visiting www.CD5k.com and selecting “Locations,” then “More Locations,” and finally “5/30/15 Arcola, Saskatchewan.”

The packet pick-up will begin at 8 a.m., while the run will start at 10 a.m. Cost to participate is $40 for an individual, $35 per team member (minimum of four and maximum of 16 on a team), and $85 for a family of three with the option of additional family members being added at $15 each with a maximum of six.

Organizers are also looking for approximately 30 volunteers to help ensure it is a successful event. If interested in volunteering registration is also available online.

If anyone has questions contact either Laurie James or Cathy Burton at Arcola School: 306-455-2340.