Midnight Runners x New Balance Collab
Come tear up the streets of San Francisco celebrating the festival of colors: Holi ๐ We are thrilled to bring you a Holi-inspired Color Run ๐๐โโ๏ธ that will leave you drenched in colors ๐ฅ and dancing with energy ๐๐พ
The run will be extra special, because we are partnering with New Balance, who is providing the colors to play with, demo shoes of the brand new Ellipse to run with, and giveaways to walk away with! ๐ ๐
๐ Collect a small bag of powdered organic color (while supplies last, first 300 at the door) at Underdogs Cantina after check-in between 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM!
๐ LOCATION: Underdogs Cantina by 6:20 pm, South Beach Park at 6:30 pm
โ TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm (Bag drop opens at 6 PM and will close at 6:20 pm)
๐๐พ DISTANCE: 5k/3Miles
๐๏ธ 2/3 Dynamic Workout Stops approximately at each mile
๐ ATTIRE: Whites > Tie-Dyes > Plain solid tones. Colors are washable but save your better outfits for another day ๐
๐ฅ Wondering what to expect? Check out this vid: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqTBo4QOD7M/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Start: South Beach Park
Stop 1: TBD
Stop 2: TBD
Stop 3: TBD
Cool-down: South Beach Park
xoxo
MRSF Crew ๐ฉท๐โค๏ธ๐๐งก๐
PLEASE READ:
-- The event starts at 6:30 PM, so please show up 15-20 minutes early for bag drop + to check in on Heylo with a captain!
-- Every runner will receive a small bag of color at check-in before start of the run, while supplies last. First 300 runners only!
-- Colors are washable, biodegradable, organic, non-toxic and made from corn starch + natural dyes. PRO desi TIP: Oiling a bit - hair, face makes the color more easily washable.
-- Carry valuables such as cards, cash, airpods, phones etc. in a ziploc bag if necessary. Avoid carrying if possible
-- Colors to be used only in designated areas: grassy areas + parks. Do not litter!!!
-- You can choose not to engage, just let any of the (yellow) armband captains know.
-- Finally: Consent is mandatory. Do not invade somebody's personal space and ensure that person wants to engage. Alert one of the captains if you see something inappropriate
POST COLOR RUN BAR ETIQUETTE
-- Shake-off loose color before entering the bar!
-- Color + Water will make things messy: ideally clean color at your home unless absolutely necessary.
-- Food and drinks available for purchase!
A LITTLE ABOUT HOLI ๐ โค๏ธ
Holi, one of the most vibrant Hindu festivals celebrates the victory of good over evil, community the end of winter, positivity among other things. One of the prominent ways to celebrate Holi is playing with colors โค๏ธโ๐ฅ and dancing ๐๐ฝ Read more in the links below to learn about the festival!
https://sukhis.com/what-is-holi-a-look-into-indias-festival-of-colors/
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/what-is-holi-and-why-is-it-celebrated/