TACOMA, WA Jul 14th, 2018 Swan Creek Park The Movement Memo: A few notes to guide you through your COLOR-filled day DEAR COLOR CHASERS We hope you re ready to party! Whether you re planning to walk, run, or just party, we want you to have a COLORFUL blast of movement and fun. Thank you for joining us at our Tacoma Color In Motion 5K on Saturday, Jul 14th at Swan Creek Park We put together this memo to help you through race day so that you can enjoy a safe and incredibly colorful experience. Please take a moment to go through this information. Thank you! The Color In Motion 5K Team
Packet Pickup Road Runner Sports 444 Ramsey Way Kent, WA 98032 Friday, July 13th, 2018 1-7 PM We ll be holding Packet Pickup the day before the race on Friday, July 13th. Those who come to Packet Pickup will receive a $5 merchandise credit to use on our CIM5K swag. If you cannot attend Packet Pickup, you can still pick up your race packet on the morning of the race at 8 AM. We encourage everyone to come to Packet Pickup in order to avoid long lines on Race Day. What to Bring: Your race ticket with the QR code (you can print your ticket or show it on your mobile device) Extra cash or your credit card to buy some epic CIM5K gear! If you re picking up a race packet for your friends, bring their race tickets and signed permission slip (found at the end of this Movement Memo) saying that you can pick up their packets. Your Race Packet Includes: Regular Registration Race T-Shirt Color Packet Admission to Color Bash VIP Registration Race T-Shirt Color Packet Admissions to Color Bash Sunglasses Sweatband Bandana Drawstring Bag VIP line on race day when picking up registration packet 10% discount on merchandise at the event Free bag check on race day *Race medals are handed out at the finish line on Race Day. **Colors, sizes, and what s included may vary depending on inventory. Page 1
Race Day- Swan Creek Park: Entrance by Lister Elementary 2106 E 44th St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Saturday, July 14th, 2018 9:00am start time What happens on race day? Get ready for the colorfulest day of movement you ve ever had in your life! Get out, move, and be health! Race Day Schedule: 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup opens 8:30 AM - Color Chasers begin to arrive 9:00 AM - Race begins* 9:30 AM - Final wave of runners starts* 10:00 AM - Color Bash 11:00 AM - Finish Time What should I bring on Race day? Color Chaser participant shirt Color Dust packet for the finish line Clean up stuff: towels, clean clothes, etc. Cash/credit card for awesome swag Bandana Sunglasses Camera/cell phone Remember your cash and credit card. We ll have all kinds of awesome swag and extra Color Dust packets for sale! *Runners will be sent in waves every 5-7 minutes. You are not assigned to a specific wave. If you wish to start in an early wave, please arrive early for the first wave of runners. Bring your friends! Still have some friends that haven t signed up yet? Share the promo code MEMO with them, and they can SAVE on their race day ticket! Page 2
Swan Creek Park: Race Day - Entrance by Lister Elementary 2106 E 44th St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Saturday, July 14th, 2018 9:00am start time Directions Tacoma, WA is going to be home to more color fun than you can handle! For directions, visit Google Maps or MapQuest and type in the below address: Swan Creek Park Entrance by Lister Elementary 2106 E 44th St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Parking Parking will be available at Swan Creek Park. Enter using E44th Street and turn South on ET Street following signs/flags to parking area. Parking will be along the sides of the streets. We have a lot of people attending, so please be courteous in the parking areas. We encourage you to carpool or take public transportation where possible. Page 3
THE COLOR COMMANDMENTS and Tips Our Color Commandments help ensure safety and a great time for all! Be Courteous: Throw color on others as they would throw color on you. Be Safe: Don t do stupid stuff that puts your safety, or the safety of others, at risk. Avoid Colorful Language: Remember that this is a family-friendly event. No alcohol is allowed at Color In Motion 5K. Strollers are welcome, but please start at the back. Walkers on the right; runners on the left. Follow the cones that will be along the course. Follow directions provided by security, medical staff, race officials, and volunteers. Kids MUST be accompanied by their parents at all times. HAVE FUN: Come ready to have a great time! Cleanup Tips While the Color Dust is formulated to wash out, you may end up with some colorful stains on shoes, clothes, and anything you bring, so it s probably wise not to wear your Sunday best. Here are some tips to help you clean up after the race: Clothing Wear your participant shirt it s designed to be colored! Shake off excess color before washing; wash your colored gear separately with cold water. Hair and Skin All you beautiful blondes out there may want to oil your hair before the race leave-in conditioner in or olive oil works well. Wear a hat or a bandana Sunscreen and a little lip balm will do wonders for your skin cleanup after the race Buy a headband to cover your ears, sunglasses for your eyes, and a bandana to cover your mouth and nose! Other stuff Same deal here: The Color Dust may not wash out of everything, so that sweet new stroller or the brand new pair of shoes may be something best left at home Don t forget wet wipes, a towel, or a rag. They ll help with cleanup, and you can use the towel to protect your car. Page 4
SWAG & race cancelations COLOR MOVEMENT GEAR The merchandise table will be set up, and we ll have all kinds of fun gear, gadgets, and gizmos. If you have used or forgotten your Color Dust, or you would like additional color, we ll have some at the store and the merchandise tent for sale. Cash or credit for color and gear purchases, no checks please. Race Cancellation/Refunds: A kind reminder that there are no refunds under any circumstances for this event. Color In Motion 5K is a rain or shine event. Lightning, heavy rain, or high winds are a couple examples of weather conditions that may result in cancellation or delay of the event. Please come prepared for weather. RACE DAY DISCLAIMER: If the race is cancelled due to weather conditions and/or an act of God, or a participant is not able to participate the day of the event, we regret there will be NO REFUNDS. Stay updated by watching the race page and our Facebook page. To stay updated on our other events follow us on social media! Page 7
Thank you! We are especially grateful for our volunteers, sponsors, and all those who have made it possible for us to bring Color in Motion 5k to Tacoma, WA! Page 7
Packet Pickup Permission Slip Only use this form if you need to give permission to another individual to pick up your packet. You can give them your printed ticket and/or provide this permission slip. Participant Name (Please print legibly): Shirt size: I give my permission for my packet to be picked up by: Participant Signature: