The Color Run

Born in the USA in 2012, The Color Run, now celebrated in more than 300 cities around the world, is an event that mixes colour, fun, sport and music. This race through the city streets aims to be a fun and colourful date in the year's sporting calendar. What matters least is the time it takes you to complete the 5K 'race' – the goal is to have a great time and enjoy the music and rain of colours.

Anyone can run solo or form a team with four to six members, which is a great option for families or groups of friends. There's no time limit to complete the circuit, but when you do reach the finish line, you'll be greeted by a shower of colours and a four-hour concert with dance music. The only requirement is starting off wearing white and finishing the race completely stained in glorious living colour.