
Runners at the Color Vibe 5k warm up with a Zumba workout Sept. 17 before the race along the 5k course along Golden Spike Road in Sauk Rapids.

The first color throw of the day takes place in front of the main stage at the Golden Spike Speedway Sept. 17 at the Color Vibe 5k in Sauk Rapids.

The first wave of Color Vibe 5k runners emerge from a cloud of colored dust in Sauk Rapids on Sept. 17. They get covered with vibrant colors and “have a blast” as the colored powder is thrown at them, according to event organizers.

The last wave of Color Vibe participants heads out onto the 5k course along Golden Spike Road in Sauk Rapids on Sept. 17. The colored powder is non-toxic, safe and also biodegradable, according to the event’s organizers.