Event Details
What is the Colour Dash?
What is the Colour Dash?
Our Colour Dash is a vibrant, inclusive, joy-filled community event designed for everyone — with accessibility built in from the ground up.
For 2026, the Colour Dash returns to the Ngataringa Sports Fields in Devonport, Auckland — and this year, you can complete as many laps as you like. The course will remain open until 1pm, so you can dash at your own pace, for as long (or as little!) as you like.
Start Time: We’re kicking things off with one epic mass start:
Group warm-up: 10:40am
Colour Dash starts: 11:00am
Prefer things quieter? If crowds aren’t for you, feel free to join the course anytime before 12pm.
What to Expect: Dashers begin in white attire and finish as bright, joy-soaked works of art — thanks to bursts of colour along the way. There will be snow, bubbles, and even foam to contend with!
The fun continues at our Colour Carnival, featuring:
music
dancing
photo moments
family-friendly zones
accessible spaces
and The Food Truck Collective, joining us for 2026!
What to Expect on the day!
1. Check-in at Registration
Head to the registration tent when you arrive! We’ll check your ticket and stamp you for entry into the start zone. If you pre-ordered a Colour Dash t-shirt, you can collect it here—or grab a t-shirt and/or cap for $15 (100% donated to the Liz Soper Foundation of Care).
2. Pre-Dash Prep
Set up a picnic spot with your crew or head straight to the start zone during one of the official start times: 10:30, 11:00, or 11:30.
3. Hit the Colour Dash Loop!
Run, walk, roll, skip, or dance your way up to 5 laps—it’s your call!
After your first lap, you can either:
Finish strong
Head down the finish chute into the Colour Carnival and receive your personal Beads of Connection bracelet.
Keep going!
Each extra lap (up to 5) earns you a colourful sweatband—and trust us, you might need it!
After every lap, you decide when it’s time to celebrate at the Colour Carnival—where the party begins!
Super Fun for All Ages
A family-friendly event where everyone is welcome.
Celebrate Inclusivity
Accessible and inclusive, designed for participants of all abilities.
Supporting a Great Cause
All proceeds go to The Liz Soper Foundation of Care.
Colourful Community Spirit
Come together for a vibrant day of fun and connection.
Got any questions?
Contact us for any queries you might have and we'll get back to you pronto!
Help us make a difference and brighten our day by enquiring about event sponsorship opportunities, or anything else.
PHONE
(09) 444-0608
GET SOCIAL WITH US AT COLOUR DASH
EMAIL US
COLOUR DASH colourdash@creativeabilities.co.nz
LIZ SOPER FOUNDATION OF CARE foundationofcare@creativeabilities.co.nz
