Myself, son and friends really enjoyed ourselves today. I may need another 5 showers and couple bottles of shampoo and conditioner before all of this color is off of me and I'm not sure how long I'll be blowing blue color from my nose but was it all worth it??? F yes! it was :) After finally parking the car around 845A at Dodger Stadium and making our way right to the the very front of the start line to meet our team for the 9A wave, we were ready to get wild, crazy and colorful! We had an amazing morning during the run itself and the finish line party was the BEST! Packet pick up at Sports Authority in Burbank was EXTREMELY slow (I race quite often and have NEVER had to wait in a line so slow moving to pick up bibs/shirts) PARKING was a complete cluster! One of the most asinine piss poor planning disasters I've encountered in quite some time which can really take away some of the excitement leading up to the race but as soon as you are parked and out of the car - you are ready for fun, I suppose... at least we were. The course is around the stadium area, which clocked in at 2.7 miles on mine and my friends Garmin, not 3.1 - so a 5K it really is NOT but I don't think many people are concerned with this aspect since it's a Fun Run and you aren't time chipped. This race is tons of fun! As I had originally suspected, I still believe it's a great race for all ages and fitness levels. My son exclaimed "this is the most fun run I've ever done" :) All in all - I'm very glad this run came to LA! Awesome fun experience :) read more

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First time runner of color here and now a fan! Papa Panaflex has been to a few of these and been wanting me to join him in his adventures of organized fun, so there I went. Now for my organized thoughts: *Save yourself some time and pick up your race packet a day or two in advance. You get a shirt, temporary tattoos, headband, racing number, coupons, and samples. You get your medal after the race. *Bring a change of clothes and shoes for the ride home. We just brought towels and still made a mess . Also, bring some wipes! *Wear a fanny pack or jogging belt so you can take pics. I brought a baggie for my phone, but didn't use it. Too cumbersome. *Remember where you parked. It's Dodger Stadium and even though you've probably been a million times, the parking people will direct you to a section you've probably never used. Lot's of runners were wandering around looking all sorts of confused. *After each color station, grab a water bottle at the hydration stations and rinse out your mouth. Unless you like that chalky powder feeling in your mouth, you'll need to rinse and spit. *Treat yourself to Guisados down the hill once you're done! read more

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The Color "rrrruuuuuuunnnnnnnn"!! Well, more like walk/jog but it's all good!! I did a bit of Yelp research on other locations that have held the Color Run already so I guess I was mostly prepared. - bring sunglasses/bandana to avoid getting color stuff in your eyes, mouth, nose - extra clothes to wear over your color run stuff so you don't get your car dirty - BRING YOUR CAMERAAAA!!! zip lock baggie it or saran wrap it. make it happen! you don't want to miss capturing all the moments! - make sure you wear clothes/accessories you don't mind staining..most of it comes off, but there are traces here and there - come early! parking is a mess at dodgers stadium unfortunately..they probably need to do a better job next year on this respect - register early/with a team because even though the swag is pretty awesome (great quality shirt!!), I wouldn't pay more than $35 for something like this. I would even go as far as getting a bandana for your hair..I got massive amount of the color stuff in my hair and the stuff REALLY sticks to your scalp. Took me about a week or so to get all of it off! Oh yeah, definitely do it with a GROUP of friends. The experience is 10000x better that way since this run is mostly about making memories and taking photos more than anything. read more

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This was so much fun! Definitely take the extra time to pick up your race packet before the day of the race, or you'll end up missing on the extra festivities prior to the start of the event. Event itself was great, and everyone's there to have fun with one another. I was at the 2pm afternoon events, so the route was already covered with powder at each of the stations, with the pink one being the notorious one that everyone wants to be colored with! And let's be honest: Even though the word "run" is in the title...clearly, no one was running in this event. It was more like bouncing around, mainly women, in short shorts, knee high socks and headbands. Hmm...if you're a lesbian, it was heaven; if you're a dude, you were in double heaven! Just wish the booth wasn't sold out of extra color for purchase! Will definitely sign up for more of these events in the future. read more

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A FUN AND COLORFUL RUN INDEED! This was me and my boyfriend's first time doing a run. Now I know I can do a 5k without dying! It was worth the money and we both had a great time! There is no pressure to "win" or be afraid of being "last" because the whole point of The Color Run was to just enjoy and get colored! It's definitely more fun (and saves you money) when you do it with a group of people. Everyone around you is just in a good mood and there to have fun. It was nice to watch people dressed up in fun costumes - from colorful tutus to a fancy gown to a full body tight suit! I do recommend getting their as early as possible! As in, at least an hour and a half early! My boyfriend made fun of me for getting there way too early but when the run was about to start in 20 minutes a bunch of our friends were still stuck on the streets not even close to Dodger Stadium. They ended up parking far and walking far to get in. Do wear something to protect your eyes. I wore a cheap pair of sunglasses that I had. It will save you from getting the color in your eyes. I also recommend bringing extra clothes to change in afterwards or at least bring something to cover the seats in your car. DO NOT wear clothes or shoes you don't want to get dirty or care so much about! They pass out water along the route but you can carry your own water if you want. In the end, by the stage, people gather around and altogether we toss our color packets in the air! It's such a beautiful site to see! I would definitely recommend doing this run for those who just want to have fun and not worry about anything! Anyone could do it! I saw really young kids to older adults doing this run! Go out there and run the happiest 5k on the planet! read more

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They will steal your money. They will promise refunds and then block you from commenting and not return your emails. Super irresponsible to reschedule these events for the spring when covid is still a large issue. read more

I've run this race twice: once in 2013 and once in 2015. Once is probably enough for this race, but they weren't giving out medals in 2013. When I found out the shine tour in 2015 WAS giving out medals, I had to run it. Touché, Color Run, touché. Registration is about $40 depending on when you register. The earlier you register, the cheaper it is, and they also have a team option which lowers the registration price even more. They offer packet pickup the day before and the day of. This has always irritated me a bit because they offer packet pickup during the week until 6 p.m. Plenty of people are still at work at that time and cannot make it, such as myself. So I've always been forced to come extra early on race day to pick up my packet before the race. It's not difficult, but it's not fun having to wake up earlier than needed. Tip: wear clothes that you don't really mind getting dirty. The Color Run says that their color doesn't stain clothes and it washes out, but I have plenty of pink stains on my clothes from when I ran the race that just never came out. So, don't wear anything you would be upset about getting damaged. The race takes place in the parking lot of Dodger stadium. Don't be fooled, you won't actually be running in the stadium. Parking was pretty simple. They leave spaces in the lot available for race day parking and then if you're picking up your packet, you head to that area and get it done. They give you a shirt, bib and a packet of color that you use at the finish line festival. If you plan on actually running this race, get as close to the start line as you can. This is one of those races where A LOT of people walk, which is awesome! But if you plan on running, you won't be doing any of it if you're further back in the crowd. Since it's Dodger stadium, there are some hills that you run on. Nothing major, but they're there. You pass through a color section each kilometer and there's volunteers on the ends spraying color powder on you. If you want more color, you go on the ends toward them. Less color, you stay in the middle. Then you finally get to the finish line where bubbles and medals await! Grab your medal and your snacks and head to the finish line festival. You earned it! I didn't stick around at the finish line festival for very long. I stayed to participate in the color explosion and then I was ready to go. They are playing top 40 EDM music which I can only handle so much of. This is a great race for a first timer! There's no pressure of getting a certain time and the focus is totally on the fun of the event. For me, one time was enough. read more

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Love love love The Color Run. Great for the whole family no matter what your fitness level is since it's a walk or run event. I've been to two of these events so far and will keep the tradition going. Last year it was The Color Run Night, this year was The Color Run Tropicolor. I highly recommend it! You'll have lots of fun, get plenty of freebies (tote bags, snacks, misc items) from all the vendors. I would recommend paying the extra $10 and have the color run packet mailed to you to avoid the long lines. The downside is that the packets given on the day of had some extra freebies that the mailed one didn't have. So, either pay the extra money, or go super early to avoid the lines. It's nearly impossible for myself and my sisters to show up early when it's all 3 of us, so i'll just get it mailed next time. read more

This run was such amazing fun! I would call it a gateway run. It is a FUN prospect to get people of all ages and athletic abilities together for a cause and a fun time involving some sort of fitness. It is not intimidating as some 5Ks can be and the color brings the element of lighthearted fun. I was part of a team and it was a seriously hilarious day! Because the race was in the parking lot, we were not sure we'd be able to park inside the stadium limits so we tried to find parking along the perimeter. I wasn't driving and I'm not really familiar with the city so I can't be exactly sure but I think we parked along Academy and walked down the street to the Academy gate entrance - we didn't mind the walk because we were early and it was FREE! We followed all the other white-wearing runners (say that 3x fast!) into the parking lot where it was clear we were in the right place! There were signs directing us to the large expo area with food trucks, other sponsors and lively music to pump the crowd up - which worked! We got in a HUGE line for packet pick up (maybe 100yds long) and were a little worried but it went pretty quick (15-20 mins) and gave us lots of time to get inspired by other color-clad teams. The refreshing thing about this race is there are lots of people just out for a good time! Its more about the joy of experiencing the event than the time it takes to do it and I love that! It was loud, happy and filled with mainly 20-somethings - right up my alley! Once we got our packets, I was surprised by how much we actually got. I've been to many other races costing well over a $100 and ended up with much more in this little $35 race. We got a cute t-shirt, a sweet sweatband for our heads, a bib with safety pins, two tattoos and our very own bag of color! I loved that we got to color ourselves before the race and it gave us something to do as we waited 30-45 mins for our wave to start... That was the only reason I give this event less than 5*... there were simply too many people for such a condensed course... you couldn't run, you could barely trot, and you would do well do not run into or elbow your neighbor with every step you took. If they have the ability to do a 9am & a 2pm, perhaps next year they should do both Saturday & Sunday and start selling out the time slots at smaller numbers. Regardless of the swarms of people - running through a different color every 1K was a blast! Yes, I breathed it in and coughed a lot as a result and yes, I should have carried water with me because of the dehydration ingesting so much powder brings BUT no, that did not stop me or hinder my fun in anyway whatsoever! I'd happily do it all again! There were 5 color stations and only 2 water station - another suggestion would be to have a few more water stations - and all the volunteers were as happy to squirt/serve you as the runners were to accept. One dude even proposed to his lovely lady in the pink section (her favorite color!) She of course said yes and the DJ announced it to everyone as well so we all cheered and celebrated their engagement at the dance party after.... oh that awesomely fun dance party! The DJ was great and everyone was so pumped up from the run that the crowd energy was awesome! PLUS the hosts would give out more color packets every half an hour or so in order to have a "color countdown" resulting in the crowd exploding said color and dancing til it disbursed! Seriously, SUCH GOOD TIMES! It was like a music festival and a strange tribal ritual in one - and it was awesome! We did smell a fair amount of weed but there was no alcohol present. I highly recommend this event! If you'd like to do it with your family, I would sign up for the earlier race but if you're a 20-something with a light heart, a love for silliness and fitness-inspired raves, the 2PM slot is for you (and me)!!! read more

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It really is the happiest 5K. 2016's theme is Tropicolor and this was evident in the inflatable palm trees, pineapple frame sunglasses, even in the medals that they give out. Also, hooray for having the coolest shirt design by far! My coworkers and I had no issues whatsoever. Parking was a breeze, although I would arrive early, and the run itself was well-executed. In this year's packet, they provided a mouth cover-up. Just don't forget your sunglasses and sunscreen and you will be all set. There were lots of vendors giving out goodies at the end. From snack food to other freebies. Plus the little concert past the finish line was a fun way to wrap up the festivities. I enjoyed the good company and good vibes. We sure had fun at The Color Run. read more

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It's a lot of fun! Got to fun thru the LA Galaxy stadium which was pretty cool. All kinds of vendors and free swag after the run. Cons: parking was $20 and not real organized. They needed more people giving directions. Also course not well marked. Planners were trying to make adjustments during the race. read more

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I'm not sure what all these reviewers (were) are smoking, but I needed some! This race was such a disappointment. Why: 1. It was held in Dodger's Stadium's PARKING LOT. I mean, wow. Talk about UGLY. 2. Aside from the arches put up for the color bombings and the start/ finish lines, there were NO decorations. NO music, except for one random tent nearing the finish line. 3. It is not fun inhaling/ swallowing copious amounts of powder--especially if it's not white, haha--I kid. No, even if it's a pretty color. It was nasty and made it hard to breathe. They should have "showered" us in the color, not THROWN bags of it into our faces. Suggestions: 1. Get drunk/ high before. 2. Bring a bandana to cover your nose/mouth. 3. Bring a boombox. REALLY. 4. Don't forget to get drunk/ high before. 5. Bring towels for your car. 6. And most importantly...Get drunk/ high before. I'm glad I did the event but really feel they could have at least played some music to get us pumped between color stations. read more

What better way to start the Saturday morning off than getting myself covered in colored corn starch and some exercise for the week. The color run was absolutely fun. I would do it again when they host another one in LA. I had no trouble finding parking or getting stuck in traffic because we headed out late for our 9AM wave. We parked on a side street that turned out to be a little far from the starting point. Oh well, warm up for the run I guess. There is plenty of parking available in the parking lots near the run if you prefer to save your energy instead. We arrived around 9:10AM, and some people had already finished their run. Headed first thing to pick up our packet. The packet included tshirt, headband, two tattoo, number bib, pins, and packet of color. They grouped runners into batches, so we just joined the next one when we were all ready. The run was set up so that there were stations of different color throughout the run. It was fun running into the colored corn starch even though it was pretty hard to breathe and see while you are going through the zone. I didn't mind too much of the dust and enjoyed every part of the run. I just wished they had more stations. The after-run party they had at the stage was cool as well. At one point, they had a conga line going on. I liked when everyone threw their color up all at once. It was beautiful! At the end of the day, everyone was covered in corn starch from scalp to toe. It was thoughtful of them to have people with their air blowers around dusting runners off. read more

I feel bad giving the happiest race on Earth an A-Ok...but it is what it is. The pictures and the video footage that everyone sees of the race really hypes it up. The directions that they gave to find parking wasn't that great. I came in from a different direction and parked in the Elysian Park area where there was one little white sign that let us know we were going the right way. If it wasn't for the hoards of people wearing white Tees I wouldn't have thought it was the right lot. There are so many ways to get to the entrance, and they are all quite anticlimactic. The space in the parking lot was HUGE, but there wasn't enough people there to fill it, so it looked empty. There wasn't a place to check in our bags like at other races, so I had to run with my bag. Like someone else said, what is the point of having a bib if the number has no purpose. Even though we were scheduled for the 2PM wave, we didn't run until maybe 30 min later because there were waves within our waves. We did the 10 second countdown more than once, so when it was our turn...it was whatever. The run was just around the parking lot which only had one good view of LA near the first gate. The ambiance was incredibly lackluster because we're zig zagging around a parking lot...for real. I didn't know what to expect of the color gates but expect to breathe in corn starch, and a lot of it. I don't know how people with asthma could do it. The colors were blue, orange, yellow, and pink, for some reason I thought it would be more of a rainbow. The end ceremony was anticlimactic as well. Almost everyone used their packet of color while they were waiting at the start line. The music wasn't bumping so there wasn't any inclination to party or anything. Since we were running around in a parking lot and there wasn't any real feeling of accomplishment at the finish...why prance around? Also, there were a few tents and food trucks around the end area but they were so far from one another we didn't bother to check all of them out. Color run, take some pointers from other races that pay more attention to racer experience. read more

I would not recommend this to a friend. Looks more fun in pictures than it really is. People end up looking like they rolled around mud. Not sure where all the money goes. I should've looked into this more before agreeing to run around a parking lot. read more

This was my first 5k ever! I am not a big fan of running and for some reason I convinced myself to do this. All the colors and fun everyone was having was more than enough to get me to sign up. I didn't really train for this because it's only 3 miles. You could easily jog it or even walk it because there wasn't any pressure to finish it super fast. You're only really racing against yourself. It wasn't that bad and at each 1k mark there was a new color to be thrown on you so it was a nice motivator to keep running. I thought the run itself was okay, if you're a fan of running then you would love this since it's just pure running. The course and the event was set up really well and it was well organized. Parking wasn't a hassle and registration was pretty quick and easy. If you've never done any sort of race event then this would be a great start. It's pretty slow paced and the colors add more fun than a normal 5k. One thing to consider is that when you're sweating and running, you probably don't want to inhale powder or have it go in your eyes so if you want to avoid this then I recommend having a bandana of some sort to block the powder from going into your mouth and sunglasses from getting in your eyes. I didn't have either so I sort of shielded myself and ended up not getting as much color on myself. read more

Have you heard of Holli? It's a celebration in India where thousands of people gather and throw pigmented colors around for days! The Color Run is similar to the Holli. I've never been to the Holli, but I've seen photos of people throwing colors and having fun with complete strangers. That's basically the Color Run in a nutshell. Truthfully, it was more of a walk-a-thon than a "run" but it certainly lived up to it's mission statement: THE HAPPIEST 5K ON THE PLANET! I jogged a little, was hoping to run more, but decided to walk most of it with my team. It's totally family friendly, everyone is really nice and I'm not just talking about the staff, all the participants are there to have a fun time! Everyone says excuse me or sorry if they run into you, it's all good. No one was being violent or inappropriate with throwing the color pigment. Adults and children were rolling around on the floor, bags of pigment were being torn up and thrown wildly by participants.. the whole thing was a blast! We were laughing and skipping, just enjoying the whole event. I recommend picking up your packets ahead of time a day or two before the event, for us it was Kohl's. Parking was not a nightmare at all, I think over the years they have been slowly improving everything. We arrived an hour and a half before starting to avoid traffic, but we could've arrived 30 minutes before the event and still have been on time. It's good that we did arrive early though because it gave us time to get sorted out. We parked at the Elysian, main entrance, and there was plenty of spots, it was maybe a five minute walk from the entrance. After your run they hand you your medal and packets of color. The celebration at the end was a lot of fun! The MC was throwing popsicles on stage and dancing. They had two count downs where everyone throws their packet of pigment in the air. Tips: Bring goggles! Sunglasses help, but goggles are really helpful. A hankie helps, but some sort of mask that can cover your nose and mouth is key! It's safe food colored corn starch, but the taste and texture is weird. Bring clean clothes, sandles & baby wipes to help clean up after. Wear whatever you want, tutu's, unicorn outfits, costumes, anything goes. Also wear a fanny pack, there are no lockers available and most athletic pants or shorts have shallow pockets large enough for a key. We used our location share on the iphone which helped tremendously, my group found us fast without the hastle of having to text or call. Also, it seems like a no brainer, but wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.. the red and pink pigment turned our entire load pink it also stained my skin even after three showers. Overall I recommend this to anyone who wants to be silly and have fun and maybe jog or run a little. It's an uplifting fun event. Even the staff who was trying to stop people from tearing up the pigment was being nice, they couldn't get mad. I also recommend going in a group of four or more. Think of it as a fun double date, family affair, group activity. You haven't seen color until you goto The Color Run. read more

I like to imagine that the organizers of the Color Run baked a cake full of rainbows and smiles, which everyone had eaten to be happy. My inability to stop smiling after the Color Run in spite of getting almost no sleep the night before should be a testament to the unqualified success and fun of the event. The overwhelming positivity of all the participants involved was infectious, and despite the light drizzle, everyone was in good spirits! The run had two start times with multiple waves: one in the morning at 8:00AM and one in the afternoon at 2:00PM. My friends and I opted for the morning run, which was the right decision in spite of the cloudiness. (The cool weather was ideal for this type of run, as it would have been painful having the colored powders mingling with sweat.) There were five primary stations situated at various points along the run where volunteers would douse participants in colored powders: pink, yellow, blue, orange, and sparkle. If you didn't have enough color, there were other spots where you can apply more color to yourself vis a vis bottled powder. There were numerous blue-haired staff members who could also take your photo at different points along the route as well. At the end of the race, participants were given medals, bags of color, snacks, and other freebies. As more finished, participants were invited to the main stage to shake it off to EDM / Top 40 hits and unleash their color packets at specific times. And, Mel B., the guest of honor, spiced up our lives with an appearance on the main stage! (I'd also give a shout out to the Shout Fun Cycle for an enjoyable mini-obstacle course.) In general, I felt that this was one of the more organized events that I've been to recently. I particularly appreciated the ease with which I could check-in on the day of the race: lines were short and staff were technological savvy. There were also numerous port-o-potties which foreclosed the possibility of having to wait in endless lines. And, parking was free(!) and steps away from the starting line. However, although I recognize that the Color Run's emphasis is on healthiness, happiness, and individuality, I would have liked the organizers to at least keep track of time during the run. There wasn't really an incentive to run unless you wanted to have easier access to the freebies at the end of the race. Even the "runners only" wave had numerous walkers. And, I would note that the entire course - around the parking lots of Dodger Stadium - seemed shorter than an actual 5K. But, then again, it's hard to tell since there were no tracking devices in place, and I opted not to bring my phone into the colorful maelstrom. If I were to participate in the Color Run again, I'd probably join the legion of folks walking, skipping, and dancing there way around Dodger Stadium. Some tips: - Bring extra change of clothes and towels to help clean yourself up after the race. With water and soap, the paint comes off pretty easily. Nonetheless, you'll probably end up with glitter EVERYWHERE. - Bring sunglasses or goggles if you have sensitive eyes. While I didn't have any problems with my contacts, others might have issues with the powder getting in your eyes. You'll get a headband in your goodie bag. - Sign-up early and form a team with friends to get the best price! There are sometimes coupon codes if you peruse the web. - No need to check-in the day before as long as you come at least an hour before the start time. - You might want to keep your phone in a plastic baggy if you're afraid of getting it dirty. There are definitely a lot of good photo ops, and I wish I had taken my phone along! read more

One of my least favorite things about runs at Dodger Stadium is that the course is just weaving in and around the parking lot. That being said, I did enjoy the Color Run. At every color station, there was some great, upbeat music blaring, and the volunteers were plentiful. I love that this is genuinely a fun run with folks of all shapes and abilities truly just enjoying themselves. I've done a Color Run in the OC previously, and I remember there being much more post race refreshments and fun things to do. I was looking forward to the mega leaf blower that cleans you off, but that was no where to be found :( read more

I had a lot of fun at this race! I got my friends to sign up and do it with me, so we created a team (DOUBLE RAINBOW, the ORIGINAL one)! Sign up early before the prices get higher, look for discount codes on running websites (Active.com) and sign up as a team for a cheaper registration fee. And come prepared! DUMB THINGS THAT I DID: - Wore my brand new running shoes. They were pretty when I ran through the blue powder station, but after that my shoes got dirty and orange. You won't do much running at all (there are so many people, and the course wasn't really marked so people were cutting it), so don't wear new shoes. - Did not wear sunglasses/protective eye wear. I ran through the color stations with my eyes closed, screaming "WHAT'S GOING ON?!" while loads of powder was squirted on my neck. - Wore my fuel belt. I was worried about dehydration, but this wasn't even a real run! I didn't touch my water at all, and my fuel belt just got colorful. SMART THINGS THAT I DID: Put my phone in a ziploc bag. Which I ended up taking out anyways because the powder got all over the ziploc bag and I couldn't take clear pictures. So smart but not really. My friends and I had a blast and got some awesome photo ops, but I probably wouldn't do it again without wearing the right things (like a facemask or goggles). A facemask would've definitely helped, because I had green boogers afterwards. This is definitely an event you must try at least once though! read more

I love participating! It was my second year doing it and I would probably do it again next year, if not every year. It's not a competitive 5K; the purpose is to have fun. Register early and with a group. It's cheaper and the prices go up as you get closer to the race. It's a fun family and friends event to participate it. You have to do it at least once! read more

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Color run traffic/parking at Dodger Stadium is a huge cluster! Planning fail here for sure! One BIG star off for that. Tiny signs funneling 3 lanes of traffic into 1, from both sides of the stadium. Yikes. Luckily I gave myself more-than-usual amount of time to get in and meet up with friends, so I wasn't scrambling as much as a lot of people were. Even while I was running, people were still trying to get to the parking lot. Imagine how tee'd off they must have been, to see us running and them still in traffic. Sucks to be them! Other than that, though, once people finally got where they were trying to get, everything else went pretty smoothly. Lots of smiles from 5K runners and volunteers as they got pummeled with colored corn starch every mile or so, ON PURPOSE! Who DOES that?? The finish line festivities did a good job at getting people re-hydrated and re-energized with all the stuff going on at the stage. Nice job! read more

Hey Color Run, 5k = 3.1086 miles.... NOT 2.7 miles.... The Color run was VERY fun. We were in the first wave - like the first, first wave - and the guys that were doing the pumping-up did a good job. I had fun waiting for the gun to go off. I did this run with my 11 year old son, my brother, and my best friend. Good energy going around. The goody bag was cool. It came with a shirt, a head band, my bib, face tattoo's, and a packet of colorful powder to throw at each other at the finish line. ^^ Also, my bib read 2012, lolololol.... Wrong year guys!!! But, I'm all for going green, so that didnt matter at all... I would and will do it again, but three stars is for the fact that it wasnt a full 5k, even though there was plenty more parking lot to increase the distance. The whole thing took us like 20 minutes... Boo! I wanted more! Looking forward to 2014, though! read more

Color Run is a great idea! For those who would like to partcipate in real-time running events more often - every day (with your smartphone) we prepared another event: http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-la-streetquest-real-time-run-event You don't even have to be in specified place - all city is event's playground! check out the app here: http://www.street-quest.com/ read more

this run is SHORT!! :P it's supposed to be a 5k but people were cutting every which way. lol. either case.. it felt short for a 3 miler. however, this was a fun event. the expo is small but well organized. the swag is nice - they actually have xs tech t-shirts. you also get a running band, tattoo, and bib. you run through the course getting hit by different colors at different markers. some people who have eye problems (contacts) wore goggles so the holi powder wouldn't get in their eyes. the good -good amount of water stations -lots of porta potties + sinks -the color explosions! -the swag -free parking at dodger stadium things i wish were better - parking .. TRAFFIC CRAZY!! i had run at dodger stadium before and traffic was fine getting in. but for this race it took nearly 1/2hr to enter into the parking area!! one of my team members ended up being 1/2hr+ late due to this crazy congestion! -better songs. just me but i like more current songs. :P at the current price of $35 for teams and a little more for individuals, this is still a good bang for your buck race. would i do it again? probably not since i feel this is just another running trend (like mud run, spartan, urban race.. ) read more

This was a LOT of fun. I'm assuming you already know the basics (5k, lots of color) so I'll just give some tips/hints based on how it went down today. *Register early! It saves $ and the 9am race sold out (a month or so before, I think) *You have to pick up a "pre-race packet" on one of the days leading up to the run, but the location was in BURBANK. I don't know if it's always such a random far-off location, but coming from the Westside, it was super inconvenient. Just a good thing to know... you can pick it up on the day of, but it's just another thing to worry about (and you have to carry your change of clothes/shirt/etc with you) *There will be a LONG LINE getting off the 110. Beware!!! Like, it took more than a half hour to go less than half a mile. *Don't listen to Google Maps -- get off on The Academy and drive AROUND Dodger Stadium and find street parking before/around the LAPD police academy building -- you'll save a lot of time and pain. If you try to get off on Stadium Way, the back-up will literally make you miss the first few batches of runners. Either way, plan to get there around 8, knowing it'll take some time *Lots of portapotties, with "faucets" (that ran out of water by the end of the race, unfortunately) *Bring baby wipes and a ziploc bag in your pockets (for your phone/keys)--you'll be thankful at the end - my hands were FILTHY *They release runners in batches to stagger the crowd, so it's not tooo hectic. But there were a LOT of people there, in a kinda fun, but crazy way *When going through the color stations, be careful about breathing in tons of color--you'll feel it in your lungs all day long... and up your nose. Ha. Sunglasses are probably a good idea, as are bandanas and/or other things t ocover your mouth if you're worried about the dust/asthma. I didn't see anyone really struggling with it, but it's not the most pleasant feeling to feel that color dust in your mouth The overall race was really fun. We feel like we have a better sense of what to do next time (where to park, when to come, grabbing the packets ahead of time, how to go through the color stations, etc) sooooo bring it on, 2014!!! Would totally recommend it for anyone, even if you're not a runner. There were a lot of families (including a group of parents and plastic-wrapped strollers full of kids) and young folk, so yeah, a great time. read more

C'mon, what else can you say about this??? It's a great GROUP EVENT with all your buddies and great event to hang out and party afterwards! It will get messy, with all the color powder that is thrown onto you during the 5k race..., but it takes place around Dodger Stadium, with great views of the stadium and downtown LA! Can't beat that. What I recommend is signing up for the morning session b/c it will get warmer and you're going to warm up from the excitement/walking/jogging! They do have an afternoon session, but that will be when the sun is at it's peak and you may hit dehydration..., so be safe out there! Just enjoy this event and have fun! Worth signing up, it was my first time and I had alot of fun with my friends. Just do it! ;) read more

This is a fun run, not a race. It was colorful, fun, great experience, but the location was just meh. Of course, if you run in LA, you should expect hot weather and lots of sun, but running a 5 k in a parking lot (Dodger Stadium) leaves room for improvement. Nevertheless, the organization was flawless and we got lots of color, which is what we came for. If you want a race where you are timed and most people are actually running, don't do a fun run! If you want color and a good time, this is for you! read more

First I want to say this review is not about the RUN itself. My review is a BUYER BE AWARE! When you purchase you ticket it is a COMPLETELY NO REFUND POLICY. You would think that you might be able to use this registration for another Color Run...NO you cannot. You broke your leg and can't run; you would think you would be refunded, NO you cannot. You are dying in a hospital NO REFUND! You would think you might be able to gift your registration to someone else NO you cannot. What you can do is transfer your registration to someone else who will pay THE CURRENT PRICE plus a 5.00 transfer fee. You will get refunded your original payment less your 5.00 registration fee. So even if you refund the person the amount you paid, they will end up paying the difference which could be 15.00 plus the 5.00. THERE IS NO PHONE NUMBER TO CALL ANYONE AT THE COLOR RUN. Everything is by email (have fun even figuring that out). You will be replied to in no LESS than 24 hours. To top it all off to a miserable experience they use a third party vendor to sell the tickets, ACTIVE.com. Active.com knowingly has flaws in their system, that will make it impossible for you to access your registration or your profile, and yet they do nothing to correct the problem. When you try to contact them, they ask you for your PASSWORD so they can make changes to your account, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! All in all, because I fell hard on my knees while hiking and cannot run until they heel, I cannot do the Color Run, cannot get a refund, cannot let someone else use the registration and cannot even imagine ever wanting to do anything with this event again. read more

This is a great event to get down and dirty. Loads of run in the sun with lots of powder. If you like spending time with people that likes to get shot with colorful sprays or if you like paintball and feeling like a target then this would be fun. I like the one in sf and ive seen the one in Knoxville, tn and I think those are more fun when it has more white people as it colors them better. read more

The Color Run can be summed up in one word: FUN. It's not timed, there is no pressure to run (I think about half the participants, if not more, walked), and who doesn't love getting coloured cornstarch thrown at them?! (Although honestly, if someone threw coloured cornstarch at me outside of this run, I would not be happy.) The run is so casual and a lot of families were there participating either with their kids next to them or with their kids in covered strollers. You should definitely register early, since the time/location that you want may be sold out otherwise. And I would also recommend going to pick up your pre-race packet before race day, since it saves you a lot of time. I was so happy that the pick-up was in Burbank, just a short drive away from my work! That worked out really well for me. And the shirt that they give you is white, so I was able to wear that to the run. You can pick it up the day of, but they recommend coming about an hour earlier if you choose to do so. And that time is going to be spent in traffic (the parking situation for this was the only negative aspect. NO BUENO. Minus one star.) so you might as well take the time to pick it up before. And since the parking situation takes FOREVER, COME EARLY. You will spend AT LEAST an hour waiting impatiently in your car as you try to get off the freeway, then onto the hill in five lines, then get merged into three lines, which then merge into one before you can finally park your car! But the location is great. It's pretty cool to be running/walking right outside Dodger Stadium and you get a nice view of LA. Apart from the parking situation, the race was really well organised. They stagger the participants so it's not this crazy mad dash at once. Also means you don't have to worry if you haven't parked by the run start time. They have different colour stations as you go through the course (I thought they were going to be every 1K but I don't think they were evenly spaced out): blue, orange, yellow, and pink. And save your colour packet so you can participate in the colour throw at the finish line stage! They have several vendor booths at the finish line that are giving out samples of their products, which is cool. And there are also volunteers who have dustblowers to blow off most of the powder from your clothes. For the race, I would recommend a ziploc bag to put your phone/camera in so they are protected from the flying cornstarch. The powder at this run was harder to take off than what I've experienced in a different color run last year... not sure why. Be careful that it doesn't mix with water... the cornstarch is almost impossible to remove once it's become wet. A lot of people wore sunglasses to protect their eyes, and many wore bandanas on their face to cover their nose/mouth. I am definitely considering doing that next year since the powder doesn't taste very good (don't worry, it's not toxic) and I also had to blow my nose so many times to get rid of all the colour inside! (was that TMI? :P) Overall my friends and I loved this race. I definitely plan to do it again in 2014! read more

Life is, indeed, better in color! I've been meaning to write a review about the Color Run. This race (I don't even know if it's consider a race) is so freaking fun. It's a great way to get a group of folks together and act like a kid again. You know that feeling when you used to blow bubbles and you just can't get enough of catching them? Well, the color dust sprinkling is similar to that feeling... at least with me and my friends. I think people will inhale enough color dust from this event and actually get high - or act high. By the third color mark, you see people rolling all over the pavements to get more color on their body/clothes. Kids were making snow(colorpowder) angels on the ground... it's crayzee! We almost didn't make it to the finish line coz we were too busy taking pictures. Anywhoo... glad we did make it to the finish line coz there were more to look forward to at the end of the rainbow. That's right... more bags of color dust, Color Run giveaways/prizes from fanny packs to tees/sweatshirts and even blow up beachballs. Imagine that. Yes, the fun just doesn't end... looking forward to more color fun as they head to SD in the Fall. Woohoo! A tip about this color run thing - make sure you bring a blanket or towel to drape over your cars seats coz the color can rub or dust off. It took me three showers to rub the color stain off me. I haven't even attempted to wash the clothes I used for this event. read more

Not enough color, very unorganized, girlfriend fainted from waiting in line for an hour in the hot sun while waiting to get onto the "shuttle" (school bus) to get us back to our car. Tried following up with them about it and was ignored. Very unorganized event. Just goes to show you how many groups realized what a cash cow a 5K can be.. read more

I have done the color run a few years in a row now, and this is by far one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. The 5k goes by super fast, even when you are walking because everyone has a blast making new friends and reveling in the colored streets. Even though the event is pricey, each and every dollar is truly spent well. Each and every member of their staff truly is happy and friendly, even with "dumb questions" they were able to smile and genuinely seem interested in what I wanted or needed to know. The themes are interesting every year and they are each so much fun to celebrate because they bring new crowds in and everyone has such a blast. The music is great, the atmosphere is a vacation of its own, and every little detail is spot on amazing. read more

The color run is a commercial business. And it is a joke. I completed it in Queensland and we queued for more than an hour to get across the start line. You cannot actually run. But if you want crowds, transport issues, public chaos etc in order to be able to walk through some colored paint then 'have at it'. Awful, terrible and then an incessant stream of marketing e-mails once you have participated. In fact, it's the 'Color Run' spam that prompted me to actually write this review..... read more

The ACT registration two months after the run charged my bank card 60.00 for some B.S. registration I never agreed to. They said they sent me an email 3 weeks after accepting my payment for the color run registration, and it included a PRECHECKED box agreeing to an account with them, which I was then supposed to uncheck and email back to them to avoid further charges. They said they would credit the money back to my account when I called to investigate the charge. They only gave back the money after I filed a dispute with my bank. The run is ok, but they scam you. I would advise to stay away. read more

The Color Run has been supportive of our nonprofit HappyCity (www.happycity.us) and have provided us with a promo code "WalkHappy" to save $5 on registration! If you're planning on going to the next Los Angeles Walk/Run in August, feel free to use the code and if you're looking for a team to join, select Team HappyCity! read more

I did the Color Run in Brooklyn and it was so much fun. They call it the happiest 5k for a reason. You basically just run or walk and the throw powered paint on you. It's good because you don't get wet. It's try paint. The best part is afterwards when the Emcee by the stage has a music party. There's a pretty good write-up about it on the website Living Charm that gives you tidbits on things to do and don't do. The main thing is don't wear anything you don't want to throw away. read more