Bath at Play's Spring Colors 5k and Half-k Color Run

🌸 Race Overview

Think Spring!

Join us for the first annual Bath at Play Spring Colors 5k and Half-k Color Run! Runners will enjoy a beautiful out and back 5k un-timed course through scenic downtown Bath bursting with its own spring colors. Participants will begin and end their color run at the lovely Bridge Park on the banks of the Kennebec River. Volunteers will be scattered along the course wafting those puffs of colored powder to runners. For the littler runners, a shorter course along the waterfront is available and they can do as many half-k color loops as their legs (and t shirts) can handle. The timing of the two runs means that the 5k participants will run first and can meet back up with their littles to get an added color burst. Scroll down for our FAQs and 5k course map.

Limited Edition Bath at Play T-shirt sales will be available on race day and we recommend pre-ordering your size during registration.

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 7:30AM: 5k and Half-k Day-of Registration and Check-in opens at Bridge Park
• 8:15AM: 5k Registration and check-in closes
• 8:30AM: 5k Runners Start!
• 9:00AM: Half-k Registration &: Check-in Closes
• 9:15AM: Half-k Runners Start!

Please Note: To help streamline the morning, we strongly encourage registering prior to arriving at Bridge Park on race day. This will allow us to start on time with our police escort through Bath's scenic riverfront!

🤝 Who We Are

Proceeds and donations from this run will support our outreach efforts to increase awareness of the importance of free, dynamic, and inclusive play within our communities. Bath at Play is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Bath, ME whose mission is to empower Maine communities through dynamic and inclusive play by funding, establishing, and maintaining privately funded community play spaces for Maine’s current and future generations. Read more about us at www.bathatplay.org

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? We have flexible sponsorship tiers listed below. Reach out to us at sponsor@bathatplay.org to discuss sponsorship and business partnership opportunities!

🏅 Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

• Tulip Level - Title Sponsor - $1000+
  • Brand Exposure: Business name and logo on event posters, T-shirts, and websites (http://www.bathatplay.org/spring-colors &: springcolors.bathatplay.org)
  • Event Presence: Option for business information table at event
  • Media Promotion: Featured in social media promotions and press releases
  • Complimentary Entries: Complimentary race entries for all employees and their families
  • Event Recognition: Recognition during the event &: at registration table
• Snapdragon Level - $750+
  • Brand Exposure: Business name and logo on event posters and T-shirts
  • Media Presence: Featured on our website and social media
  • Event Presence: Option for business information table at event
  • Complimentary Entries: Complimentary race entries for all employees and their families
  • Event Recognition: Recognition during the event
• Hyacinth Level - $500+
  • Brand Visibility: Business name and logo on T-shirts and website
  • Event Presence: Option for business information table at event
  • Complimentary Entries: Complimentary race entries for up to 10 employees and their families
  • Media Recognition: Recognition on social media
• Crocus Level - $250+
  • Brand Listing: Business name listed on the event website
  • Complimentary Entries: Complimentary race entries for up to 5 employees and their families
  • Media Recognition: Recognition on social media

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Color Run? A color run is an un-timed running race for participants of any skill level, with no winners or official times. Over the course of the race, runners are covered with different colored powders by volunteers and spectators. These events are designed to be playful and inclusive, just like Bath at Play!
• What is this powder anyway? Just food-grade cornstarch with biodegradable color pigments.
• How did this event come about? The origins of the colorful tossing of powder in Springtime come from the Hindu festival of Holi which celebrates the triumph of good over evil, color, Spring, and love. At some point, people started combining this colorful celebration with running events, birthday parties, and other festivities.
• Is this event Rain or Shine? No. If there is significant rain in the forecast for May 18, we will reschedule to our rain date of June 15, 2025. If you have registered, we will email you and make announcements on social media if we have to reschedule.
• How much is it to register? Is there a discount for large families or early registration? Adult registration (18 years and older) is $35 and child registration (0 to 17 years) is $10. Families of 3 or more registrants will automatically receive a $5 per registrant discount! Early-bird registration also has a $5 discount on the above fees before 4/15/25. Day-of registration is $40 for adults and $10 for children for all events.
• Do the children run separate from the adults? If you and your child are registered for the same event (5k or Half-k), you will start at the same time.
• Do I need to register if I just want to watch? No. We welcome any and all from our awesome community to join in the festivities and fun!
• Will my registration fee help Bath at Play? YES! All proceeds and donations made for the Spring Colors race will go towards our mission to expand dynamic and inclusive play in Maine. Thank you!
• What will my registration fee get me? Entry to the race of your choosing (5k or half-k run, or both for those jogging stroller parents), a vibrant rainbow coating of powder, and stylish sunglasses to the first 100 sign-ups.
• What about other race swag? Locally printed t-shirts featuring the Spring Colors Bath at Play logo are available for purchase through the RunSignUp store page.
• Are the courses stroller friendly? Yes! We recommend a jogging stroller with a rain cover and/or seat covers for easier clean-up if you are concerned about staining. Both courses will be on paved streets or paved sidewalks.
• Can I bring my dog? Dogs are welcome although be forewarned that they will very likely get as colorful as their owners over the course of the race.
• Can I / my child ride their bike? No, this is a foot traffic only event. For the safety of all participants, especially the rider, we do not allow bicycles on either the 5k or Half-k Spring Colors course.

✅ Race Day Do’s

• Wear white (T-shirt, shorts, socks, etc) that you want to look like a rainbow of colors after the race.
• Bring a covering/towel or a change of clothes for your car if you’ll be driving back.