Welcome to the Farmer Autovillage Colour Dash & our Event Guide for Tauranga
Here’s all the information you need to make everything as fun and fantastic as possible. You and lots of other fun-loving dashers will be part of the world’s brightest fun run, and by participating you'll be making the world a bit more colourful to kick off 2021.
REGISTRATION PACK PICK UP
Collect your Colour Dash t-shirt, colour packet and 2021 wristband ahead of time so you are ready to go when everything gets started at 11am on Sunday.
To pick up your pack, you will need to bring your Eventpronto ticket with you – we'll scan it on the day to verify it's all good to go.
PACK PICK UP WHEN & WHERE
Saturday 23 January, 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Baypark - Colour Dash Main Hub (follow the parking signs and instructions and look for the registration flags)
Sunday 24 January (event day) 9:30am to 11:00am at Baypark - Colour Dash Main Hub (follow the parking signs and instructions and look for the registration flags)
VALUABLES
Please do not bring them (instead turn up ready to run) – there is no bag drop facility available.
PARKING AND TRANSPORT
If travelling by your own vehicle: Parking is on-site at Trustpower Baypark – simply follow the parking signs and the instructions of the parking volunteers on arrival.
There is public transport available: check out the timetables and plan your journey here.
TICKET PRICES
Adult $45
Child $35
Family Pass $135
(2 Adult/2 Children or 1 Adult/3 Children)
Student/Super $35
(ID required)
Under 5yr old FREE
GATE PRICES - from 2pm on 23 January
Adult $55
Child $40
Family $150
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:30am – Pre-Registrations / Door Sales – Open
Grab a coffee or some onsite food and relax – thanks to Bay Catering - cash & eftpos accepted
Live band
11:00am – Registration closes
11:00am – Colour Dash Event starts - welcome
11:05am - Zumba Warm Up with Tina
11:25am - Participants into the start chute
11:30am - Ready, Set, Go!
12:20pm – Finish Festival with Farmer Autovillage Car Dash Colour Explosion and Zumba Dance Party
More FM 'Photo Wall'
Live Band
1:30pm – Fun Run Event Ends
WATER
To help reduce waste and do our bit for the environment - please bring your own water bottle. There will be a fill up station at the event.
THE START
- No need to check in if you have already picked up your pack.
- You must be wearing your Colour Dash t shirt and your 2021 wristband on your wrist (these will be in your Registration Pack).
- We let off waves of approx. 500 people every 3-6 minutes – so make sure you’re lining up with people you want to walk or run with.
- We always suggest you bring a bottle of water, especially on a hot day.
- Be aware that with so many participants there will be a wait at the start chute. We promise to keep you entertained but please be patient.
- The Course – a loop around Trustpower Baypark
COLOUR STATIONS
You will pass through five colour stations – pink, green, orange, yellow and blue.
- Our colour is 100% natural food dyed food grade corn starch.
- We suggest wearing bandanas, glasses or goggles if you’re worried about getting colour in your mouth or eyes.
- Our colour throwers try to aim as low as possible.
- Make sure you keep moving through the station and do not stop.
PHOTOGRAPHY / CAMERAS
There will be photographers and film crews on site during the event. By participating in the event, you gave your consent on registration for any images or footage to be used in event material including future promotions.
Feel free to bring your own camera/smart phone to capture the memories of the day. We suggest wrapping them in cling wrap or placing them in a plastic bag to protect them.
RULES & SAFETY & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Walkers and Dancers stay to the left – runners to the right.
- Colour wheels – wheel chairs and prams are the only wheels permitted on course and it is recommended you place yourself towards the back of the start chute (please leave bikes and scooters etc at home).
- If you are participating with small children, please watch and direct them through the event (we recommend writing your name and number on a piece of paper and pinning this to their shirt).
- Toilets – make sure you get this sorted before you head off as there are no toilet facilities along the route.
- Free to run or walk.
- If you are concerned with any part of the experience please feel free to wear safety glasses, a bandana, dust mask or similar. Should you have any difficulties whilst on course please notify a staff member or volunteer.
- No fur babies – please keep your animals at home even if you think they would love it.
- Please follow the directions provided by event officials and volunteers.
- Most of all, have fun and remain respectful and courteous to everyone around you.
LOST KIDS AND PROPERTY
Please go to the Registration or Information sites for any help you need.
FIRST AID
There is a First Aid Station located within the Finish Festival area. If you get into trouble, please make a staff member or volunteer aware so that they can call for assistance.
FINISH FESTIVAL
CAR DASH & DANCE PARTY
Join in on the fun with Farmer Autovillage. We'll be sending a Volkswagen T-Cross down a lane where people can throw colour at it as it dashes past. Let's see how colourful we can make it!
We will have a live band pumping out the music and a big Zumba dance party afterwards.
Grab a bite to eat, enjoy the afternoon festivities and don't forget to get a photo at the More FM 'photo wall'.
Additional colour can be purchased for $4 a packet or three packets for $10 (cash or eftpos only).
GETTING CLEAN
PREPARATION
- When Oily Hair is a Good Thing! Oil will help the colour wash out (particularly important for blondes) – ie leave-in conditioner, coconut oil, morocco oil or something similar.
- Cover up – if you are not ok with having colour in your hair then we recommend you wear a wig, scarf or a hat (especially if you have blonde hair).
- Cover your car seats – rubbish bag, old towel or blanket is recommended for your trip home.
- Use sunscreen and lip balm to protect you from the sun and it will also help the colour to slide off after the event.
- We suggest you leave expensive strollers, sunglasses, clothes and running shoes at home as the colour usually washes out – but be prepared just in case.
AFTERWARDS
- Dust off as much of the dry powder as you can before hopping in your car or adding any water.
- We recommend anti-dandruff shampoo to help remove any colour patches, and if they’re being stubborn – apparently some good old fashioned baking soda added to your shampoo to make a paste – is a great trick !
- Again – that fantastic trick of using baking soda works also on your body wash for stubborn spots.
- Clothing – best thing to do – dust off all excess dust and then wash items separately in cold water. Napisan will help!
- See you there and BE SURE to share all the fun with us on Facebook.
