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DECEMBER 8 at Cats Stadium in Edinburg

Zumba Warm up 7:45

RACE ANNOUNCMENTS 8:20 - Everyone gather at the starting line. Wear as much white as possible and protective eyewear. Hold on to your color bag till the end of the run where we will all gather together for a full out color fight!!! 

RACE START 8:30AM - HAVE FUN!!!

To get to the stadium Exit Freddy Gonzales and turn west towards closner. The stadium is to your left off of closner behind Pizza Hut. Try and get there early for parking. Use South east parking lot next to stadium. With 1000+ people...it's going to be a blast. We will be offering extra color bags for family at event and here at the expo if they want to join in the color explosion.

THERE WILL BE A ZUMBATHON AFTER THE RACE FOR A $5 Donation to charity.

-GET UP AND TRAIN HALF MARATHON KICKOFF REGISTRATION SPECIAL AT THE EVENT CENTER SIGN UP FOR $35 and get an Shirt for free!!! Extra to the one you will receive for the half marathon race day shirt. (Solo Half) 

The most amazing 5K ever! 

This will be one beautiful fun mess. The Color Dash will put color into your life. Get pelted with color as you run through the city in an event that will blow your mind.

What is RGV Color Dash?

VALLEY GET READY! This will be one beautiful fun mess. The RGV Color Dash will put color into your life. Get pelted with color as you run through the city in a 5K that will blow your mind.

Every Color Dasher will receive a bag of their own color powder and at the end of the race all runners will come together to begin the ultimate countdown. 5....4....3....2.....1!!!!

 RGV Color Dash has very few requirements

1) Wear as much white as possible. It is a requirement at the start line.
2) Have an amazing color filled experience throughout the race and at the finish!

All are welcome to participate Runners, Joggers, Walkers, Strollers, Crawlers, Crossfiters, Zumbathoners, Triatheletes, Couch potatoes and everyone in between. It will be a day to remember filled good times and even better memories! Experience it! Live Life!

What is the Color?
Non toxic organic color made of eco –friendly pigments that is comprised of mostly cornstarch.

Keep up with the latest race information:
For the latest in race updates and runner giveaways stay tuned to this web page mvevents.com or follow us on Facebook (mid valley)

What about the finish line?
Every Color Dasher will receive a bag of their own color powder and at the end of the race all runners will come together to begin the ultimate countdown. 5....4....3....2.....1!!!!

A full out color war erupts! Experience it!

What is included with my RGV Color Dash Registration?
Runners will receive a custom RGV Color Dash race shirt, a bag of Color, race number, , donation to local charities, and Sponsor Goodies.

Do you donate to a charity or cause?
YES, we do. Our goal has always been to get the community moving, training, and developing a sense of social responsibility. We have selected several local organizations for each city. When you register you will be asked to choose a color team to run for, Team Orange, Team Blue, etc. Once you select your color a portion of your fee goes to that partner charity. You can also choose to donate an additional amount to the charity that you have chosen. To see the specific charities we use check our website, Facebook page, and registration page.

Are jogging stroller and my kids allowed?
YES!!! Kids really are the future and we believe in starting them off on a path of health. Every kid 5 and under can run with an adult FREE of charge and do not need to register! Make sure to dress them accordingly with proper goggles for protection
Can I run with my dog?
NO DOGS allowed. Sorry we love Animals as much as the next person, but No Dogs please.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Yes

Do the “RGV Color Dash Powder” affect runner vision? Or breathing?
RGV Color dash Color is Non toxic organic color made of eco –friendly pigments that is comprised of mostly cornstarch.We Recommend that you wear goggles (swim goggles work great or a big pair of funky sunglasses.) Bandannas work great if you are concerned with breathing in any material.You can complete the race in the middle lane of the color areas which are low color areas. As with any material, you want to keep it out of your eyes and your mouth.

Do you have clean up stations at the finish after party?
We will have industrial sized fans to blow off some of the color. Be prepared to dust yourself off as much as possible.

How does the color affect the inside of cars?
Bring towels, plastic bags, and extra clothes if necessary.

Can spectators attend the post-race party?
YES. We will have RGV Color Dash powder packets available for purchase.

Are cameras and phones safe to have in the color zones?
Our race photographers are totally fine shooting from a medium distance (25-50 feet). If you want to get shots right in the midst of the color we recommend covering cameras/phones with plastic wrap.

The RGV COLOR Dash is not timed, this is about having a good time and all out color enjoyment.

How do the post-race color throws work?
The finish line post party area will have numerous 15min intervals in which participants will commence in an all color war. We provide one bag of color in your goodie bag and more can be purchased at packet pick up. Every Color Dasher will receive a bag of their own color powder and at the end of the race all runners will come together to begin the ultimate countdown. 5....4....3....2.....1!!!A full out color war erupts! Experience it!
the finish if desired.

Will refunds be given? How do I transfer my registration to another participant?
Our apologies, we cannot refunds registration fees. Creating and planning for an event of this size make it impossible. If for any reason you can’t make it to the race you have two options
Transfer your registration to another person using the transfer registration link on our website for registration. Transfer registration option will be closed 2 weeks before the start date of the race.
We wouldn’t want you to miss out on everything so come by packet pick up for your goodie bag, race shirt, custom finishers award. Remember there is always next year.