Pink Day Colour Run sponsored by FQM

Join Ravensthorpe District High School and Hopetoun Primary School as we get together and raise funds for the McGrath Foundation in breast cancer support. Thanks to FQM, students are free and there is no need to register them.

Location: 
The Pink Day Colour Run will start & end on the Ravensthorpe District High School oval. We encourage you to walk or ride to the event, however, there will be limited parking available around the school.

Schedule:
12:00pm-12:20pm Registration, where you will receive your pack.
12:20pm Speeches
12:30pm Groups start running in waves, first passing by the fire truck!
12:45pm Sausage sizzle
1:30pm Hopetoun students depart

What is it?
The Pink Day Colour Run is not a race, so you don't have to be extremely fit to enter. It is a short bush walk or run that you can complete at your own pace. You will start on the school oval and meander along the bush track behind the school. There will be colour stations along the way where you will be getting covered in pink colour, and we'll have some water activities which will make sure you go home brightly coloured! Participation is at your own risk. You must assess your own level of fitness and ability to participate in the event.

Prams/Scooters/Bikes/Pets:
Prams are welcome but are likely to get covered in colour, we therefore recommend you use a pram rain cover and use at your own risk. Scooters, bikes, skateboards, and the like are NOT permitted. Pets or animals of any kind are NOT permitted.

What is the powder?
The powder is completely safe (it is coloured cornflour), however we recommend you bring anything you would normally take when participating in physical activity. We don't recommend breathing it in intentionally. Sunglasses are provided as part of the registration pack.

What do I need to wear?
Closed in shoes (that can get wet). White shirt (Ladies - we recommend you wear a singlet/shirt/bathers underneath your shirt). While the dye is washable, we don’t recommend you wear your favourite clothes. Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap! Free sunscreen will be provided. P&C has arranged white shirts for all students, only community members must bring their own.

Are there showering facilities available at the venue?
No, we suggest you bring a garbage bag or old towels to protect the car seats for the journey home. There will be a cleaning station where you can have the loose powder blown off your clothing, and there will be some wipes available to clean your face and hands.

Will the colour wash out of clothing?
The colour powder will wash out of most fabrics, however, we recommend you wear clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting stained. Visit an op shop for clothing if you don't have anything suitable.

I want to keep my shirt coloured? Is there a way to preserve the colours?
If you would like to preserve the colour in your running shirt, spray it with vinegar, let it dry and then iron it. But if you wash it, the colour will eventually come out.

Is it safe to bring my phone or camera?
Yes, at your own risk. The colour powder does drift and there will be water involved so we recommend if you want to take pics as you go you place your phone in a zip lock plastic bag for safe keeping. You won't be able to carry it in your hand though, so make sure you have a pocket in your outfit.

Can I take pictures of my family/friends participating in the event?
Yes, however parents and community members should not post any images of other students on social media without parent/caregiver permission. 

You can pick up your wristband (proof of ticket purchase) from Ravensthorpe CRC up until 31st August or from the school on the day. If you wish to pick up your wristband on the day, please bring your ticket as proof of purchase.

For all enquiries, please contact the Ravensthorpe DHS:
Ph: 9838 3062
Email: mat.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au