I ran the Color Run this year to raise awareness for Rett Syndrome. This is not a 5k for serious runners-the race is not timed and there are no awards for age groups! What you will find are MANY happy volunteers and participants.
Packet pick-up is a breeze. There were a little over 5000 people registered for this event. The packet pick-up the day before, well there were no wait lines. A little different for the day of the event, but the start times START at 8 and waves are released every few minutes for 30 minutes so you don't have to worry if you are a little late.

This race is great for little kids, strollers, adults and those who want to run a fun, stress free 5K. There are water stations on the course, but beware they are water bottles, so you will have a bottle to hold until you find a trash or recycle can. The course is flat and you go through 4 color stations and a foam station before hitting the finish line party. The finish line party includes a HUGE color explosion every 15 minutes and great music. It is generally a fun, positive atmosphere.

The swag is great- a cool t-shirt, snacks, coupons, etc. And you DO get a unicorn medal at the end for those that love bling. A great race for families to do together and raise money for a charity.