The Color Run Plans to Make Its Mark in 2019
World’s largest event series returns to Camden Yards Sports Complex
Baltimore, MD. (October 5, 2019) –The Color Run is excited to announce that this September, the
“Happiest 5K on the Planet” will return to Baltimore for the eighth time. For nearly ten years, The Color
Run events have attracted record numbers of first-time runners. “It means a lot to our team when
someone tells us city they ran their first 5K at The Color Run,” said product manager Amanda Hewlett.
“We’re always striving to be as inclusive and positive as possible. We want our events to be a place
where everyone feels accepted and celebrated.”
Now, The Color Run wants to do even more to make sure its events leave a positive impact. On its 2019
Love Tour, The Color Run is encouraging people to show love for themselves, love for each other, and
love for the planet. This includes focusing on self-care and body positivity in event messaging, partnering
with local and national charities, and opting for reusable products and recycling opportunities at each
run. The Color Run has partnered with American Childhood Cancer Organization to provide life-saving
programs for children simultaneously battling cancer and malnutrition in Africa.
Ruth Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of the American Childhood Cancer Organization and President of
Childhood Cancer International stated, “ACCO is so excited to be teaming up with The Color Run to raise
awareness for childhood cancer, the number one cause of death by disease for children in the United
States - and around the world. In low to middle income countries, children fighting cancer must also
fight malnutrition at the same time. With this partnership, these children will now have their best shot
at tolerating treatment and going on to live a long, healthy life.”
“The Love Tour definitely has a special feel to it,” said Issac Krieger, The Color Run Baltimore event
director. “Every Color Runner is going to leave the event feeling like they were just a part of something
extraordinary.”
With a colorful, 1970s inspired aesthetic, new photo ops, and redesigned merchandise, The Color Run
has a new look as well. The 2019 racecourse features two new “double color” zones, in addition to the
regular checkpoints, where runners are doused in color powder during their run. After the race, runners
can explore a reimagined Finish Festival, featuring a live DJ and massive color throws every few minutes.
Registration for The Color Run Love Tour in Baltimore is now open and will stay open until the start of
the run. To register or find more information, visit thecolorrun.com/Baltimore
Enter to Win a Family (4) Pack!!!
Event: The Color Run Love Tour in Baltimore
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019
Time: Start line window open 9:00 a.m.
Location: Camden Yards Sports Complex
333 W. Camden Street,
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tickets: FAR OUT Color Runner | $49.99
GROOVIER Color Runner| $38.99
GROOVY Color Runner | $29.99
INDIE Color Runner| $24.99
Wild Child | $14.99
FREE Flower Child | Entry only, no limited-edition 2019 participant kit included
*Prices to increase closer to event
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About The Color Run
Since its debut in 2012, The Color Run has hosted more than 7 million Color Runners at 1,000 events in
40+ countries and is now the single largest event series in the world. With no winners or official times,
the 'Happiest 5K on the Planet' celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, helping participants
achieve their fitness goals by providing a fun, un-intimidating running environment. The Color Run 2019
National Partners include Cricket, RumHaven, Jazz Apples, and Element by Westin. To learn more about
The Color Run, visit The Color Run website .
#Happiest5k #TCRLove
About the American Childhood Cancer Organization
Founded in 1970, the American Childhood Cancer Organization has been dedicated to shaping policy,
supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and innovative programs to
children with cancer, survivors, and their families. The ACCO + The Color Run partnership will support
expansion of a childhood cancer nutrition program in the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital pediatric
oncology program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For more information on this partnership and program,
please contact Jamie Bloyd at jbloyd@acco.org or 859-948-4626 (mobile).
#GoGold #childhoodcancer
The Color Run is a product of Bigsley™ Event House, a leading creator of experiential events including:
The Color Run Night®, Pumpkin Nights, Dam Train Race, Electric Run®
