Forest Park PTO Color Fun Run

Name: Forest Park PTO Color Fun Run
Start: 2025-09-20T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Roos Recreation Center

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Roos Recreation Center | Forest Park, IL

Inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi, this untimed event emphasizes fun over competition and has no winners or prizes. The runners are showered with colored powder, made of food-grade corn starch, at stations along the run. The Forest Park PTO D91 Color Run will include music, treats, and fun for the whole family!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 10.
Register here - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/forest-park-pto-color-fun-run--2025
Volunteers are needed! Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CAAA728AAFA7-57852009-color#/
Check-in between 8:00-8:30am
Race begins at 9:00am
The Forest Park PTO is asking for a $10 registration fee to help pay for the color powder. A zero-cost registration option is available so all families will have the opportunity to enjoy the Forest Park PTO Color Fun Run.
**Parents/Caregivers are responsible for their child’s actions, behavior, and safety. Children must be supervised at all times.
Questions can be directed to [email protected].
Color Run Frequently Asked Questions-
1) Do I need to be a 'runner' to participate?
NO! This Color Run is all about fun for all ages of participants, whether you walk, run, skip, or hop through the route! This isn't a timed event. If not everyone in your family wants to do the Color Run, feel free to come to our pre and post-run activities!
2) What if I want to join in the fun run without getting color powder thrown at me?
People will have the option to veer away from the color stations that are clearly marked on the path if the powder isn't your thing.
3) Will the Color Run ruin my clothes or shoes?
Families who choose to have color thrown on them can expect a rainbow of colors on their clothes. It is washable but just to be safe, wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
4) Is Color Run powder safe for me and my family?
Yes, the color powder used is made from cornstarch, food dyes, and baking soda. Inhaling in small doses, while outside should not negatively impact participants. Please use your own discretion!
5) Is the Forest Park PTO Color Fun Run open to families outside Forest Park?
No. The PTO raises funds in Forest Park to host these events for FPSD91 families and staff.
Other tips for participants:
-Please feel free to bring a towel to sit on if you are driving to and from the event.
-Wear white clothes!
-Feel free to bring goggles or bandannas to protect your face.
-Water stations will be available, but bringing a personal water bottle is also encouraged.