Join the most colourful run you'll ever see - bringing real colour back to the Red Zone. Come dressed in white for this 5km run or walk and end up so much more colourful!
Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Start Time: First wave from 10am. Race briefing at 9.45am.
Start Location: Ardrossan Street - in the Red Zone area (off Avondale Road).
Cost: $49 for adults (18+ years), $30 for youth and children (3 to 17 years). Family packages are also available. A late fee will apply to entries received after 17th November 2026 if not sold out.
Each entry includes one colour pouch. Additional colour pouches can be purchased.
Participants will go in waves of 100 approximately 2 to 3 minutes apart. Waves will not be allocated prior to the event.
Find out more about the Colour Zone Run, including how to enter.
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