• This exists
      • Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/21/2014 3:01PM
      • This exists
      • http://www.philly.com/philly/b...n-Run.html

        Do you find yourself a bit too intimidated by non-timed concept runs? Does the idea of running seem great, but the actual physical movement prove to be just too demanding? Or do you, perhaps, just have too much disposable income and $35 for a t-shirt and beer sounds like a bargain?

        Well, look no further...
    • dshvbh
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/21/2014 3:06PM - in reply to This exists
      • dshvbh
      • The competition never ends. It's just been reduced to style points.
    • already got it figured out
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/21/2014 3:10PM - in reply to This exists
      • already got it figured out
      • Doesn't excite me. I normally just crush all the little kids in the mile fun run that only costs $5 and then I eat as much food as I can before those dupes running the 5k get back in 25 or 30 minutes.
    • brogan1
    • Giaus Trollus Maximus
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/21/2014 10:34PM - in reply to trog
      • Giaus Trollus Maximus
      • I heard you have to navigate a slew of swinging baseball bats aimed at your knees on the last 400m.
    • BabyI'mAmazed(ByU)
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 6:19AM - in reply to This exists
      • BabyI'mAmazed(ByU)
      • This exists wrote:
        http://www.philly.com/philly/b...n-Run.html

        Do you find yourself a bit too intimidated by non-timed concept runs? Does the idea of running seem great, but the actual physical movement prove to be just too demanding? Or do you, perhaps, just have too much disposable income and $35 for a t-shirt and beer sounds like a bargain?

        Well, look no further...
        Wow thought that page might have been a joke. But it kept going on with paragraphs of details and details. I thought it was never going to end. How much bull can someone spin about a zero distance race? L.O.L
        And I never understand why someone would want to jog for three whole miles and not get timed. Why not save some time and cut it to a mile? Some of those participants are out there for 25-30 plus minutes. That's way more time than is necessary to shake out the legs, play like a kid, participate in some gimmicks along the way, hang with some slow member of the opposite gender under the silliest of pretenses... Maybe I'm missing something..
    • djacj
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 7:02AM - in reply to BabyI'mAmazed(ByU)
      • djacj
      • I don't support races anymore that "a portion of the proceeds will go to a charity." Complete BS.
    • runningart2004
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 7:26AM - in reply to This exists
      • runningart2004
      • Color runs, obstacle course runs. ....remember kids, this is the future of the sport of running. 99.99% of the running population wants an "experience". They have made the marathon into an experience that anyone can accomplish with minimal training. Color runs/obstacle course runs are just the next big thing funding the interest, participantion and ultimately swag/awards/$$$ at your next "serious" road race.

        LRs like to poo poo on those slower runners, but you are biting the hand that feeds you.

        Alan
    • Bring Back the 880
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 7:31AM - in reply to BabyI'mAmazed(ByU)
      • Bring Back the 880
      • BabyI'mAmazed(ByU) wrote:And I never understand why someone would want to jog for three whole miles and not get timed.
        Huh? I do this almost every day.
    • wongg
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 7:36AM - in reply to djacj
      • wongg
      • djacj wrote:
        I don't support races anymore that "a portion of the proceeds will go to a charity." Complete BS.
        Agree.
    • mettle
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 7:39AM - in reply to This exists
      • mettle
      • Can someone post a link to a picture of the medal?
    • beard scratcher
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 8:43AM - in reply to wongg
      • beard scratcher
      • wongg wrote:
        djacj wrote:
        I don't support races anymore that "a portion of the proceeds will go to a charity." Complete BS.
        Agree.
        +1. Why not just say, we're just doing this to see how many stupid people will give us money. You know, kind of like a state run lottery "to fund education".
    • PaytoPlay
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 9:07AM - in reply to Bring Back the 880
      • PaytoPlay
      • Bring Back the 880 wrote:
        BabyI'mAmazed(ByU) wrote:And I never understand why someone would want to jog for three whole miles and not get timed.
        Huh? I do this almost every day.
        You pay money to jog every day? Tool.
    • Typical runner or sockpuppet
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 9:17AM - in reply to This exists
      • Typical runner or sockpuppet
      • Does it come with a 0.0 sticker for your car?
    • Nikola tesla
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 9:55AM - in reply to This exists
      • Nikola tesla
      • I usually get high with my black light on. Then after that wears off I go for a run.
    • This is horrifying
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 11:07AM - in reply to This exists
      • This is horrifying
      • “We wanted to bring together the traditional runner who wants to go out and have a good time at a running-themed event and their nonrunner friends who are usually stuck on the sidelines cheering,”

        Silly me, I always thought traditional runners wanted to go out and, you know, RUN. How wrong I was!
    • MeHereYouWhere?!
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 11:14AM - in reply to This is horrifying
      • MeHereYouWhere?!
      • What's the over/under on how many "participants" they actually get?

        Honestly, the idea of this is so absurd, people will sign up.
    • Positive Contribution
      • RE: Are Color Runs Just Too Competitive for You? Don't Worry, An Alternative Exists... 12/22/2014 11:31AM - in reply to Bring Back the 880
      • Positive Contribution
      • Bring Back the 880 wrote:
        BabyI'mAmazed(ByU) wrote:And I never understand why someone would want to jog for three whole miles and not get timed.
        Huh? I do this almost every day.
        But you don't $35 everyday to do it