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Color
In Motion 5k Races Into Lebanon, Ky., On May 16, 2015
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Join the moving
rainbow and get your color on
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Lebanon,
KY – April 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / The most colorful race in the world
gets underway in Lebanon, Ky., on Sat., May 16. Put on a white shirt and|–|whether
running, sprinting, jogging, walking or dancing – plan to be part of a
moving rainbow during the 2015 Color in Motion 5k race. The race begins
at 9 a.m., departing from Graham Memorial Park and following Lebanon’s
varying terrain into downtown. Catch a splashy video here;
see race day details here.
Along
the race course participants will be showered in vibrant colors, creating
a one-of-kind souvenir out of your t-shirt and giving you a once-in-a-lifetime
experience. According to event coordinators, runners end up looking like
a “bag of Skittles exploded on them” by the end of the race. The harmless,
biodegradable color powder is easy to wash off – but so much fun to earn.
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Make
no mistake: The emphasis on the Color in Motion 5k is firmly on fun. No
skill is required; walkers, runners, joggers, crawlers, skippers and dancers
are all welcome. Speed takes a back seat to the enjoyment and amusement
of the race; in fact, if you want to know your 5k time, you’ll need to
pack a stopwatch.
When
the race ends, a huge After Party takes place at the finish line where
participants will be bombarded with even more color. What’s more, spectators
get to join in the fun for this party.
For
those who want to enjoy the action without racing, about 100 volunteers
are needed to make this race a success. Anyone interested in volunteering
should sign up on ColorInMotion5k.com.
Volunteers will be needed for packet stuffing on Thursday night, packet
pick-up on Friday morning and evening and for race day activities on Saturday
morning and afternoon.
Race
organizers will be providing a discount ticket early in the selling process,
so stay tuned to both the Color
in Motion 5k and Lebanon
TCC’s Facebook pages for more info, as well as for future discount
codes in case you miss the initial one. Contact the Lebanon
Tourist & Convention Commission for more information.
Media
Contact:
Nena
Olivier, Executive Director
Director@VisitLebanonKy.com,
270-692-0021
Lebanon
Tourist & Convention Commission
www.VisitLebanonKy.com
Photos
Shown:
(L)
Participants get coated in color from head to toe in the Color in Motion
5k.
Credit:
Color in Motion 5K
(R)
Walk, jog, run, crawl, skip, dance – the Color in Motion 5k is all about
fun.
Credit:
Color in Motion 5K
Hi-
and Low-Res photos available.
About
Lebanon, KY
Geographically
located in the center of the state, Lebanon
is the “Heart of Bourbon Country,” the epicenter of Kentucky barrel and
bourbon making. Attractions include Maker’s Mark Distillery, Limestone
Branch Distillery, the Kentucky Cooperage and WhiteMoon Winery. For outdoor
enthusiasts, Gorley Naturalist Trail presents challenging hiking and biking
and the scenic splendor of 47 bridges. Fagan Branch Reservoir and Sportsman’s
Lake beckon canoeists, kayakers and boaters (non-motorized boats) and fishers
and anglers for waters stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth
bass, catfish, crappie and hybrid bluegill. Incorporated as a city in 1815,
Lebanon played a crucial role during the Civil War and is today on the
Civil War Discovery Trail. It is also part of Kentucky’s historic Holy
Land, with sites including the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse. Visual and
performing arts and pop culture and historic treasures are found at the
Marion County Heritage Center, Stillhouse Art Museum and Angelic Hall at
Centre Square. Shop for antiques, collectibles and handmade crafts downtown
and dine at your choice of 40 eateries|–|everything
from casual full-service restaurants to home-style cafes to an old-fashioned
soda fountain. Among accommodations options are the gracious circa 1833
Myrtledene Bed and Breakfast and Hampton Inn. Facebook.com/VisitLebanon |