Color Me Rad -Downsview Park, Toronto

Color Me Rad is a 5km race that raises money for local charities while runners get pelted with colourful bombs of dyed cornstarch. Gluten free and good fun! This one was for Big Brothers and Sisters.

Runners aren't timed, as this is more of a fun run, then a competitive race, and colour bombs are plentiful.

Driving to the Rendez-Vous point to meet Leslie and Andrea. The entry fee gives each runner a blue shirt, glasses, and a colour bomb. We purchased extra white shirts, colour bombs and tattoos.

The before shot! It was overcast and threatening rain. The humidity was high, but it wasn't unbearable. We were actually hopeful for a little drizzle. It's good to help the colour stick!

The Emcee got everyone geared up as he launched t-shirts and hats into the very pristine crowd. Vitamin Water and Red Bull were on hand for all your free beverage needs. 

Lining up like cattle with the first wave. There were over 12 000 participants and they had to open up a second race day! To start us off, they ran down a makeshift aisle with a fire extinguisher adjusted to spray colour bombs.

We got a little anxious in line as we waited, and may have pre-emptively smashed a few bombs.

On your marks, get set, GO!!

Already looking a little worse for wear after two colour stations. Shay found a boa along the way.

PINK!!!

We made it to the end, and that's when the colour bombing wars begin!!

Mouths and hair were not off limits, as Leslie blasts us during a photo op....well played Leslie.

Shay upped Leslie and just ate the powder...it got a little out of hand...

It started to rain by the end of the run. We were messy enough and decided to head back to the car to clean up.

The "After" shot

A great day and a great race for a great cause!!!

We headed out to the Fox and the Fiddle for lunch. We were a little concerned that our stained skin was not rinsing clean in the sink, but after a vigorous shower, we were spotless again.

Next race, Mud Hero in August!