3..2..1..BOOM! Colors everywhere. That was how the Color Manila Run in Cebu climaxed with the vibrant color festival. Happy faces and colorful smiles were all around the place dancing and jamming to the beat. It was a rave party on a Sunday morning. Yes, a party you wake up early for but it’s worth it.
So I woke up at 2:30AM, 30 minutes earlier than my alarm and I don’t know why. No I’m not excited, maybe just a bit. I just want to experience the fun since it’s my first time and probably the closest I can get to a color festival like Holi.
The Color Manila Run last May 31 took placeΒ in the South Road Properties, just beside the venue where the Kasadya sa SRP is held.Β There wereΒ 3 categories, the 10K, 6k and 3K with a registration fee of Php750.
The race kit included a drawstring bag, CM foldable sunglasses, white drifit shirt, race bib while the color packet and CM medal is to claimed after the run.Β It wasΒ a really fine day for a fun activity plus theΒ sunrise horizon was a bonus.
Fun Run
The 10K runners were excited as the clock nears the 5:30AM gunstart. The CM marshals were also on standby on their water canons and colored powders. If you don’t know what I mean, then read on and find out how the Color Manila is a run you should at least try in your lifetime. π
As the countdown to the gunstart expired, the sound of drums and colorful confetti filled the air. Everyone was up to get dirty in a colorful way.
A few meters ahead there wereΒ marshals bringing water guns andΒ even a firetruck spraying the runners. Then after that were 4-5 color stations withΒ marshals exploding the colored powder unto the runners. Put them together and you’ll find yourself wet and colorfully wild. π
Just think of your white shirt as a canvass and let the colors paint. Of course you have the choice to take a detour from this stations if you don’t feel like it. But you will surely miss 9/10th of theΒ experience. π
If ever you wonder, the sunglassesΒ that comes with the race kit is not for the sun but to protect your eyes from the powder.
There is no competition in the run and the best part is everyone gets a medal. The organizers made it clear to the runners to take their time, have fun, bring their gadgets and take selfies. So I obliged. π
Color Festival
Almost everyone was already soaking in colors upon reaching the finish line but the fun was not over. The stage entertained the crowd with a DJ pumping up the beat as the host slowly gathered the runners for the color festival.
OverΒ 2,000 runners was said to join the Β color run which makes the Cebu edition the biggest outside of Manila. As the runners wereΒ assembled, they held on to their color packets. And when the countdown struck zero, everyone was going bananas! π
Rave Party
After getting wet, colored in paint, running several kilometers and exploded with colors, it was party time! The party did not last very long as the sun is getting high but it was more than enough to end the eventΒ with a BANG!
It was a blast! And that’s an understatement. I never thought I could witness a fun run, a color festival and party in one. Kudos to Color Manila for an amazing event and Brother at your side as the main sponsor. Check these links for more details:
- Color Manila – WebsiteΒ andΒ Facebook page
- Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
- Color Manila Cebu 2015 Photo Gallery
Before the event officially ended, the organizers teased the Cebu crowd that they will be back on September 2015 for the Color Manila Blacklight edition. SomethingΒ to lookΒ forward to. π
Quick Tips
- The more the merrier.Β Run with your friends. Share the fun and the colors.
- Get colorfully dirty.Β Don’t defeat the purpose. Let the colors embrace your soul.
- Enjoy while it lasts.Β Have fun. Play like a child. Savor the moment. Enjoy the little things.
So what do you think of the Color Manila Run in Cebu? Share your thoughts and spread good vibes! π
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Literally a fun run… π
Your pictures look beautiful! And that looks so fun! Congratulations in finishing the run. I’ve navaer done one myself and your blogpost is just tempting me to try one. Great post!
Nice to hear that Ashley…yeah there are a lot of fun runs everywhere but this one is just one of a kind. Hope you could try it soon. Thanks! π
Awesome post! You have wonderful pictures. Congratulations on finishing the run. You just tempted me to try one myself π
I’m glad I did..hehe go3! π
I was supposed to join this run with my friends but wala ko nadayon. Hehehehe. Next time I will!! Looks really fun with all the colors plus a 7am party doesn’t happen all the time. Lol
True Rea..and it’s non alcoholic, just clean madness hahaha.. Enjoy! π
Great shots Emjae!!! Let’s do 10k run next time π
Thanks mate..yeah I’d like to try 10k next. π
Amazing shots! I’ve wanted to join this event but alas I had prior commitments. Next time I hope! π
Hope you get a clear schedule next time..hehe thank you Anne! π
Wow! I hope I can join next time.. Great shots, Emjae.
Yeah hope to see you then Hanna…Thanks π
Nice photos, I only joined the color nite run. As my mom said, “you spent that much for exercise and to be all dirty?” hahahah
Hahaha I couldn’t agree more with mom…but it’s fun! π
Cool photos, dude.
The first run I joined ever in my entire life was a fun run by color manila- pareho ani same venu sad. Miss this year though. Sa night run nlng nya. π
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Hope you get to join your 2nd run in your life…heheh see you in the night run. Thanks dude! π
Wow. I missed it this year. Mejo pricey man gud. But still, i love fun runs specially color runs!
Yeah really pricey compared to other runs but I think it’s worth the fun and the medal as a souvenir..hehe π
very nice! π
Thank you JL π