Five 5Ks in Colorado Springs that help charities

If you're a runner, there are plenty of local 5K's in the Colorado Springs area. If you're not a runner, now's the time to start! A 5K run is an excellent way to beginning a new type of fitness and check something off your bucket list.
There are plenty of 5K's (5 kilometer race = 3.1 miles) to choose from that are simply events to participate in, but there are a select few where you can also give back to your community through helping support a cause or raising money for a charity. Take a look at our Top FIVE 5k races happening soon where your participation can make real a difference:

Chick-fil-A 5th annual Patriots' Festival: Hometown Hero 5K
Saturday, September 12 2015
The Chick-fil-A on Garden of the Gods organizes and supports this local event called the Patriots' Festival. It includes the Walk Ride Run for Heroes and you're able to select whichever race or event fits your interests and fitness level. From a Walk in the park, to a 43-mile bike ride, there are plenty of options.  For runners, the Hometown Heroes 5K is a no brainer to help support local charities that honor our police, fire, EMS and military personnel.  Also, if you fit any of those categories, you'll get an additional $5 discount off registration. Even if you aren't ready to participate in one of the races, the event is FREE and open to anyone.
http://patriotsfestival.com/about.html
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NOTE: They've also announced if you register during early bird registration (by April 16th) you'll be entered to win FREE Chick-fil-A for a year. 

Ks for Kenya
Saturday, April 11 2015
Organized by GlobeMed (a student group at Colorado College), this race helps support the Western Organization of People Living with HIV/AIDS (WOPLAH).
http://www.active.com/colorado-springs-co/running/distance-running-races/ks-for-kenya-2015

Springs Rescue Mission 5K
Whether a family or individual is homeless or simply struggling to make ends meet, Springs Rescue Mission has been a key advocate for the Colorado Springs community since 1996. They help an average of 4,500 families per year. Now, it's your turn to help at this family-friendly walk/run to help support and raise funds for the Springs Rescue Mission.
http://www.springsrescuemission.org/5k

Kickin' it for Kids Classic
Saturday, May 9th 2015
Remember how much fun summer camp was growing up? There are kids who have never experience the joy and life-changing opportunity to attend a camp. Run this 5k to help raise money for kids who want to attend a Young Life camp.
http://tri-lakes.younglife.org/Pages/classic.aspx

Springs Spree 5K
Saturday, June 14 2015
Help raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs
http://www.lymevents.com/events/springs-spree-5k-2015


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Color Fun Fest 5K August 16 2014

• What:Color Fun Fest 5k is the child within that most people like to keep hidden. It is that
joyous feeling inside when you let go and really have fun. It’s seizing the day, making a memory,
and smiling uncontrollably.

Derived from the Holi Festival in India, Color Fun Fest celebrates life and seeks to bring people
together. The energy is almost unreal; when you’re standing there with thousands of people,
counting down, and throw that first batch of colored powder into the air… something inside of
you changes. It’s a real release. It’s a release of frustration, a release of anger, a release of any
negativity you may have. Letting it all go. The Holi Festival has roots in ridding oneself of past
errors, and emphasizes forgiveness. Basing Color Fun Fest on these principles, we strive for
ultimate positivity.

Pumping that energy into a 5k run, participants break through the start barrier­ ready to take on
anything. Electronic music floods the course as it pulsates through speakers, keeping up
stamina. Before you know it, there is a color station with volunteers waiting to throw more color
onto passing runners. Afterward, there is a large festival area for runners to cool down and hang
out. Featuring a local artist, the festival is driven by massive speakers and DJ entertainment,
with a vendor village full of local businesses. Choose from the day run or the night run full of
black lights, and experience something unforgettable.

• Why: Color Fun Fest supports a new nonprofit called Just Care More, whose mission is to
provide underprivileged children the opportunity to better their life through promoting active
lifestyles. How do you change the world? Just care more.

• Who: The team of Color Fun Fest has a colorful track record, to say the least. From extreme
sports to EDM events to epic 5k runs, the team constantly grows with experience in throwing the
best events you’ll ever attend. Brought together from different backgrounds and skill, this eclectic
team values satisfaction. Color Fun Fest takes on America in 2014, touring to upwards of 20
different cities across the country. This new company on the block seeks to make big moves in
the coming years, hoping to go international by the end of 2014.
*Event Director Jamie Leibert will be available for an interview on the day of the event [time not
specified yet].

• Who should attend: Whole community­ including kids/parents, couples, groups of friends,
fitness gurus, dance enthusiasts, runners, joggers, walkers, bloggers, couch potatoes, the
young, the old, and basically everyone and anyone that likes to have fun!

• When: August 16, 2014 : 2:00pm - 10:00pm

• Where: Colorado Springs World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

• Media Contact: [Public Relations] Jessica Tran ­ 972.963.0228 / jessica@colorfunfest.com

volunteer: email volunteer@colorfunfest.com

general questions: email info@colorfunfest.com

website: http://colorfunfest5k.com/locations/colorado-springs-2014/

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