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Scio 5K Fun Run/Walk - Color Me Read

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Scio 5k Color ME Read Fun Run/Walk

What is "Color Me Read" Fun Run/Walk?
It's a 5 Kilometer (3.1) mile course. In which you get pelted with COLOR POWDER!
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Starting Point: Scio Public Library, Scio, OR.
At the corner of N.W.1st Ave. & Alder
This will be our 3rd COLOR Run/Walk!
WE DO IT JUST LIKE THE BIG GUYS!
Our run begins with a fun toss of non-toxic color powder(cornstarch)!
At various places along the course you will be pelted with more non-toxic color powder. If you're worried about something getting stained, don't wear it! Check out the Q & A page.
This is a "Friends of the Scio Public Library" fundraiser to support our tiny Scio Public Library. We my be small but we be mighty!

Located in the Willamette Valley in western Oregon, about 25 miles south of Salem and roughly 60 miles south of Portland, Scio usually has moderate May weather with a 43.75% chance of sun! Those are pretty good odds for Oregon! Rainfall totals average just over 2.41 inches for the month, and the average temperature is between 52°F and 66°F in May.

Scio is known as the Covered Bridge Capital of the West. The course will take us over Thomas Creek through the new pedestrian covered bridge (The Pathway to Knowledge) which connects north and south Scio. The course is flat and mostly on sidewalks,1/4m of the run is on the High School Track, NO wheel chairs, strollers or roller blades are allowed on the track.

Packet Pick Up

Friday May 6,9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Scio City Hall
Also the morning of the run @ the Middle School Gym across the street from the Scio Public Library.

Q&A's

What is "Color Me Read"
It is an untimed 5K fun run/walk sponsored by the Friends of the Scio Public Library, in which you run/walk thru beautiful downtown Scio and get pelted with color powder (cornstarch).

Do I need to be a runner to do this?
Heck NO! This is a Fun run & walk fundraiser! It's all about a fun day with friends and family. You can run, walk, jog with your kids & jogging stroller, skate, or zip along in your wheelchair. (The only motor-powdered conveyance allowed!)

What is included with my "Color Me Read" registration?
Participants will receive a custom "Color Me Read" t-shirt, & run/walk number, & funky sunglasses.
You must pre-register by May 3, to guarantee a T-shirt. Excess t-shirts will be sold on the day of the run/walk, first come first served for $10:00 each, size not guaranteed. Participants who complete the course will also receive a certificate of completion.

Is "Color me Read" Fun Run/Walk timed?
No. It is not a timed event. Participants my take as long as they want to complete the run/walk, as long as they are finished by 11:00. No one really cares about speed @ this run/walk. If you desire a finish time we suggest self-timing or have a friend time you.

Is there a packet pick up for the event? How does that work?
Race Packets will NOT be mailed to you.You will be able to pick up your packets @ the Scio Public Library,Wednesday May 4, 1:00-4:00pm or Thursday & Friday-May 5 &6, 9:00am-12-00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm., or the day of the run/walk. We'd like to suggest you pick up your packet in the week before the run! When you come you'll need your name, personal & identification.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Sure, just fill out a Pick-up Form secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124037. Have someone else bring your completed form and get your packet for you.

Are dogs allowed?
NO! Dogs are not allowed at our fun run/walk. Unless you run with a service dog!

Is there an age limit?
Nope! If you can run, jog, walk or stroll the 3 miles of the "Color Me Read" Fun Run/Walk.

How do I get pelted with color? Does it hurt?
No, it doesn't hurt. The color is puffed @ you via a plastic bottle, not unlike an old fashioned ketchup squeeze bottle. You may limit the amount of powder you get puffed with by swinging wide of the puffers. They won't chase you! OR you can get in really close and get a lot of color!

Will the color stain my clothes?
Yes! That's the whole purpose of the colored powder! It will mostly wash out if you want it to but why would you? But if you do, the sooner you wash it the better. If you're worried about something getting stained, don't wear it! If you want to make the color in your running shirt stay, spray it with vinegar and iron it. If you wash your shirt, the color will eventually come out.

Do the puffs affect runner vision? Or breathing?
The color puffs are food grade cornstarch and are 100% natural and SAFE. As with anything, you want to keep it out of your eyes and our color puffers will be sure to aim low as you pass by. Participants may wear glasses or goggles to protect their eyes and use a bandana or dust mask over their mouths, so they do not inhale the cornstarch.

Do you have "cleaning locations"?
No. It is pretty fun to see people show off their colors around town after the event.

How does the color affect the inside of cars?
People bring some towels for the insides of their cars, just in case. It's like driving home from the creek in your swimsuit:)

Are my camera and phone safe to have in the puff stations?
If you want to take pictures in the midst of a puff station, cover your cameras/phones with plastic wrap. We are not responsible for any damage they might incur though.

Are there refunds?
Sorry, we cannot make refunds. Please make sure you really want to join the fun before signing up. If for some reason you can't make it to the Run/Walk pick up your packet anyway, you already paid for the t-shirt!

We didn't answer your question?
Please email scio5kfunruncolormeread@gmail.com and we will answer you asap!

The Scio Public Library

This is a "Friends of the Scio Public Library" fundraiser to support our tiny Scio Public Library. We my be small but we be mighty!


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