Color Me Green
Weave through the trails of the USNWC in the Color Me Green race, a challenging 5K trail race with a St. Patrick’s Day twist. Similar to “The Color Run,” each participant is required to wear a white t-shirt to avoid being bombarded with green dye throughout the course. Awards will be given to both the cleanest and the greenest shirt.
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Event Info:
- Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2013
- Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Distance: 5K
Results:
Schedule:
- Thursday – Packet pickup at the USNWC Outfitter’s Store from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Friday – Packet pickup at NoDa Brewing Company from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday –
- 8:00 a.m. – Race Day Registration and packet pickup begins
- 8:45 a.m. – Race Day Registration and packet pickup ends
- 9:00 a.m. – Race Starts
- 10:00 a.m. – Course Closes
Welcome Salomon
The Color Me Green 5K is proud to announce that our friends at Salomon will be on site prior to the race with a fleet of Salomon shoes that participants are encouraged to demo during or after the race. Feel free to check this great line of trail running shoes out for the race.
Multiple sizes and styles will be available to both male and female runners on a first come first serve basis.
Post Race: Be sure to stick around after the race for food, drinks, raffle prizes and awards as well as the 3rd annual Green River Revival.
Awards: Will be given to the top 3 finishers in the following 12 categories
- Male/Female 25 and under
- Male/Female 26-30
- Male/Female 31-35
- Male/Female 36-40
- Male/Female 41-45
- Male/Female 46 and better
Course Map: (updated)
Green River Revival – As part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, the USNWC will dye the whitewater river green. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. with the Color Me Green 5K, followed by live music and the annual dying of the river. For a full description of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, click here.
Cornhole Tournament
The Cornhole Tournament will take place on Belmont Abbey Island at 10:30 a.m., and will feature live, acoustic music from Mike Strauss. Pre-registration is recommended ($30 per team) as day-of registration will only be offered if space is available. First place winners will receive a pair of 2013 AllSport Season Passes; second place will receive two pairs of sunglasses by Smith Optics. Click here (fdf) for USNWC Cornhole rules.
Volunteering: Interested in volunteering? Contact Adam Bratton at abratton@usnwc.org
Sponsors:
Additional Event Info:
- Race giveaways are only guaranteed to those who pre-register
- All participants must sign the USNWC waiver before participating
- Participants must be present to accept awards. Awards will not be mailed
- Race bib must be visible and worn on the front of shirt to receive an accurate time
- Participants must bring ID to consume alcohol during post-race
- Aid Station will be located at … TBD
- Locker rooms are located at the main USNWC River Center
- Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable
- There will be no gear/bag check at the start/finish for this race
- Event will proceed rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by the Race Director
- All guests are required to pay a $5 parking fee at the USNWC unless guest has an annual parking pass. Annual parking passes are available through the USNWC for $40
- Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are discouraged for the safety of all participants
- Remain attentive and courteous at all times, trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers
- No pets allowed on the course
- The USNWC does not conduct trail rescues in the event of an emergency. Participants are encouraged to call 911 THEN notify event staff if an emergency is encountered
how challenging is this race? i’m a beginner
Hi Lisa, this race is geared to accommodate all levels of fitness.
Are there going to be event t-shirts?
Hi Chrissy, during the race, we encourage participants to wear a white t-shirt to better display any green paint. Following the race, participants will receive a race t-shirt as a giveaway. We will also be selling a St. Patrick’s Day shirt that is green with a white USNWC logo for the Green River Revival festivities.
What race day activities will you have for kids?
Hi Shel, depending your comfort level, your kids are more than welcome to join you in the Color Me Green 5K. Following the race, all pass activities will be open and the river will be dyed at 1 p.m. Live music from Tim Reynolds and TR3 will begin following the river dyeing.
Hi, will this race be done on a green, blue, or black trail? Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth, the course will take place on some of the blue trails. We’ll post the course map shortly.
Is this race similar to the color run in that walkers are also welcome? Or running only to avoid the green paint? Thanks!
Hi Meg, we welcome anyone who wants to participate in the Color Me Green 5K, walkers and runners alike. The goal will be to avoid the green dye that will be thrown throughout the course.
What is the course? Will it be around the loop or in the trails?
Thanks
Hi Hannah, we will be posting the course map shortly.
Can kids 11 or 12 years old race?
Hi Kate, we welcome participants of all ages to run in the Color Me Green 5K.
Can high school students compete or is there a minumum age of 18 or older?
Hi Catherine, all ages are welcome to participate in the Color Me Green 5K.
If you are not participating in the event, does it cost anything to get into the event?
Hi Ben, the event is free and open to the public if you are not participating in the Color ME Green 5K or purchasing a VIP pass.
Regarding the neon paint – which sounds awesome, is it recommended that the participants wear eye protection?? Didn’t see it listed in the currrent FAQs so wanted to inquire. If so, what is recommended? Thanks!
Hi Kevin, eye protection is not necessary for the Color Me Green 5K.
Hi, debating over what to wear with the white shirt. Would like to know if the dye will easily wash out? Thinking of a fun costume here that I would like to re-use. Thanks!
Hey Deb, the dye that we will use during the Color Me Green 5K will come out easily in the wash. We’d love to see a fun St. Patrick’s Day costume!
Hi,
I noticed in the additional event info that:
◾Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are discouraged for the safety of all participants
So one is not allowed to use these types of equipment? If so why?
I am a beginner to running and I find that music does help me finish my daily trainings when I am running out of juice.
Thanks,
MP
Hi MP, we strongly discourage the use of headphones, etc. so as not to be distracted while running with others, but they are not prohibited. If you need music to get you through to the end, that is fine.
Are strollers allowed?
Hi Hannah, for the safety of other race participants, we do not allow strollers on the course.
Hi, is there a cap for the amount Of people allowed to register or is it open for as many people possible? Might be doing race day registration but want to make sure before I get out there and there are no open spots!
Thanks!!
Hi Whitney, we will not have a cap for the Color Me Green 5K.
If y’all did it last year, how many participated? I’m interested in having my son do it, but he’s only 9. He’s doing the Color Run in Columbia, but that’s an easier course.
Hi Laurie, we do not have an age limit on race participants, as long as the waiver has been read and signed. The Color Me Green 5K course will take place on one of our intermediate trails.
Is it for a charity of any kind
Hi Rebekkah, a portion of the proceeds from the Color Me Green 5K will go toward our Outdoor Leadership School. Information about the school can be found here: http://usnwc.org/learn/outdoor-leadership-school/.
The link to registration is not working. I clicked to register on both a mac and pc this morning and the sport often page is not showing the event to register. Will you let me know when it is back up and running?
Hi Jessica, the registration link should be working again.
Are walkers welcome? Is there a limited time you have to finish in?
Hi Gary, race participants can run or walk the course at their own pace. The course closes at 10 a.m., at which point we will no longer keep time.
Hello, will event t-shirts be guaranteed for all participants? Also, will this race be timed by chip?
Hi LB, event t-shirts are guaranteed to those who pre-register for the Color Me Green 5K. This race will be timed with a chip.
Does everyone receive a medal to take home?
Hi Heather, awards will be given to the top three finishers in the age categories listed on the Color Me Green web page: http://usnwc.org/color-me-green/
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If you have have people interested in coming but not interesting in running in the 5k, will they be able to partake in throwing the dye?
Hi Patrick, members of the USNWC staff will be handling the green dye but viewers will be able to see racers as they start and finish the race.
Is there packet pick up before race day?
Hi Connie, we will have a pre-race packet pickup on Thursday evening from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the USNWC Outfitter’s Store. There will be also be a Friday evening packet pickup at NoDa Brewing Company from 5-7 p.m.
Is there a kids rate? I have a 4 and a 7 y.o who want to join us. Thanks!
Hi Anne, all race participants must pay the registration fee of $27 through March 13 and we do not have an age minimum for this race.
How long will this dye last in the skin and hair?? I want to race, but I don’t want to be green in any way for my wedding a week from the race!!!
Hi Will, the dye will come out of clothing and hair as soon as it is rinsed.
Can cars be left in the parking lot overnight?
Hi Jodie, if you plan to drink during our festival, we prefer that you leave your car overnight rather than drive. If you do leave your car, we ask that it is picked up within 24 hours.
Can someone else pick my packet up Friday for me?
Hi Erin, you’re welcome to have a friend pick up your packet for you.
Are dogs allowed to walk in the color run if we stay in the back of the race?
Hi Becky, we do not allow pets on the course during our races.
Do you think NoDa Brewing company would allow me to pick up my packet before 5? Like 4:30? I work in that area but have to be at an appointment by 5 and have no way of getting back there by 7. I’m trying to avoid the race day mayhem. LOL
Hi Christina, we will have USNWC staff to handle packet pick-up at NoDa Brewing Company so it will not be ready until 5 p.m. If you can’t make it, race-day pickup begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.
What is the packet? What if I cannot pick up my packet Thursday or Friday? Do I need to have the packet for the race?
Hi Jill, race participants will be picking up race t-shirts (if they pre-registered) and a race bib. If you cannot make it Thursday or Friday, you will also be able to pick it up beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Which trails will be open for mountain biking the morning of the race?
I would assume east, lake and south main?
Hi Peter, all trails will be open during the Color Me Green 5K, weather-permitting. We do expect a large crowd for the race so please check the course map if you’d like to avoid the race crowd.
My parents volunteered to pick up packets for me and two friends. Will they be allowed to pick up 3 different packets that are not their own? Thanks.
Hi Jill, your parents will be able to pick your packets as well as your friends’.
Are there still spots available for the Color Run? I did not get to sign up on-line and looking to get registered tomorrow am.
Thanks
Hi Melissa, we will have registration available tomorrow morning from 8 – 8:45 a.m. if you’d like to participate in the run.