Hundreds ran, walked, hopped, skipped and jumped across the finish line in the 242 Colour Run on Sunday, a fun 5K race designed for everyone, of all ages and abilities.

Sponsors included KLG Investments Ltd., manufacturers of Aquapure water and high quality and value-added Tampico fruit punches that are rooted in bright, vibrant colour. It was the perfect complement to the 242 Colour Run.

“We are proud to be a sponsor of such a great event for a second consecutive year. The Colour Run is about community and celebration, and it’s a healthy activity. Our Tampico brand is all about colour, getting together with family and friends and celebrating a healthy lifestyle,” said Geoffrey Knowles, operations manager at Aquapure.

The race started at the Montagu Foreshore with a big splash — of colour. Participants, many of whom dressed up for the race, were doused in coloured powder at the starting line, and as they made their way through the course.

“The 242 Colour Run is designed to be a family friendly race,” said organizer Lee McCoy of PROMPT (Paradise Race Organization Management Promotion & Timing).

“We envisioned it being a fun way for friends, family and coworkers to get together and have a good time, to meet like-minded people, and to celebrate life. It truly is a happy feel good event.”

The race is also held in Grand Bahama and Abaco, and there are plans to organize an event in Eleuthera as well, said Mr. McCoy.

The Rotary Club of East Nassau and the Rotaract Club of East Nassau both benefit from the 242 Colour Run, which this year recorded more than 500 registrants. Both clubs are very active in the community and support a number of programs, including the Fox Hill Run, a 40-year-old program that provides assistance for needy families in the community. Other sponsors of the 242 Colour Run included Vita Coco, H2Aloe and Green Parrot, among others.

Tampico contains 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and contains less sugar per serving than soda.

Said Mr. Knowles: “The 242 Colour Run was a fun way of combining healthy living, happiness and to give back to the community at the same time. We were happy to be a part of this event.”

 

 

The 242 Colour Run is designed for all ages and abilities, and lots of family fun. Photo: Jason Cooper