The Colour Me Crazy run and colour festival is scheduled to hit Cape Town and Joburg over the coming months, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, and music in one outrageous event. The festival celebrates happiness, health, and individuality, and people of all ages, from little kids, to parents and grandparents are encouraged to be a part of this colour and music extravaganza.

The festival kicks off with a 5km Colour Run on 21 September 2013 (Joburg) and 26 October 2013 (Cape Town). The race has no winners or losers, and as there is no time limit, you can choose to walk or run it at your own pace. Runners will pass through a “colour wash” at each kilometre milestone and as they near the end, colour will be thrown into the air every 15 minutes to welcome new runners over the finish line.

After the race, a vibrant music festival will take place where South African performers such as Mi Casa, Goodluck, LCNVL, Crazy White Boy, and Roger Goode will take the crowd by storm. The event is open to all ages, ensuring everyone can take part if this fun loving festival. Rope in your friends and family for a colourful day of running, singing, and dancing!

Various food stalls will be available on the day as well as a separate bar area for over 18s. Please note that the 5km fun run is not compulsory, so if you prefer to just enjoy the music festival, you’re welcome to do so.

Quick Info Guide

• Date: 21 September  2013 (Joburg) and 26 October 2013 (Cape Town)
• Venue: Riversands Farm, Fourways (Joburg); TBA (Cape Town)
• Time: 09h00 – 20h00 (Race: 11h00 – 12h30, Music Festival: 11h00 – 20h00)
• Cost: Registration costs R320. Limited early bird tickets are available at R270 from Quicket for Joburg and Cape Town. Funds from the tickets will be donated to charity.
• Contact: +27 (0)21 439 3249, email [email protected], or visit the website.
  
• Tickets include a Colour Run t-shirt, temporary tattoo, a bag of colourful powder, a Colour Runner sweat band, and sponsor goodies.
• The colourful powders are made from corn-starch and are completely nontoxic.

TravelGround Festival Tips:

• Wear WHITE clothes you don’t mind getting colourful. Anything goes, from tutus and onesies, to bathing suits and casual wear. Be creative!
• If you want to keep the t-shirt as a memento afterwards, spray it with vinegar and iron it to lock in the colour.
• Bring glasses or goggles to protect your eyes and a bandanna to cover your mouth.
• Keep valuables protected in plastic bags.
• Buy early bird tickets before 4 July 2013 for Joburg and 2 August for Cape Town to save R50!

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