5 Reasons To Do The Color Run

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This is not a sponsored post. My family and I received free tickets to attend The Color Run.

If you recall, last July when I was 8 months pregnant, me, Chris and Branden completed The Glow Run together. We try to do one of these races together each year and while I barely finished last year’s I was so excited to do The Color Run together this year as a family – this time, pushing a stroller instead of ready to pop made the whole thing much better. I can’t recommend The Color Run enough and if it’s about to hit your city (here’s the full upcoming list), here’s why you should attend with your entire family. Spoiler alert: we had a blast!

1. It’s family- friendly.

The word “family-friendly” means so much to us because we really don’t have any babysitters close by and spending $20 an hour on one to go out is something we rarely do. Which means that we’re always seeking family-friendly things that are actually enjoyable for all of us (like really enjoyable not just the “I’ll watch my kids have fun” kind) and this was a great experience that appealed to just that.

2. It’s not timed.

After having Blake, I’ve been having a little runner’s phobia and haven’t gotten back out there quite yet, so this non-timed, 5k is a great way to get a little workout without feeling pressured to beat a certain. It’s really relaxed and just fun right from start to finish.

3. It’s a great way to do something outdoors.

My boys are BIG movie-buffs. Me? Not so much. I try to plan activities outdoors, but they more often than not want to be in a movie theater. This allows us all to get outdoors without hesitation and be active together.

4. The party afterwards.

It’s not just a run, but a party, too. Aft the race is over there are fun vendors to meet as well as a DJ and party that you can jump into and dance your heart out. We especially loved this since Branden is really into music, but still a little young to go to some of the festivals that my husband goes to. It’s the perfect balance!