Overview

Run, walk, skip or dance your way around the course. The course is around the Walsall sport pitch, so it's not far! Tickets are free. Make sure you get yours as places are limited!

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Event information:

  • Registration and warm up from 3.30pm on the athletic track

  • Colour run starts at 4pm

Don’t worry about bringing your phone, we have photographers around the course to take your picture. Make sure you wear suitable trainers to walk/run in and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting paint on. The paint may stain! Sunglasses are provided at the registration point for all students who have booked a ticket online. Please wear the sunglasses during the colour run to protect your eyes. The colour powder is not toxic, but powder in your eyes in general is not pleasant.

Please let us know if you have a disability that may affect you participating in the event by emailing Heather, our Well@Wolves Coordinator, via Heather.Lomax@wlv.ac.uk so we can make adjustments to make the event completely inclusive and accessible.

Please note: 

If you have asthma we suggest using bandanas or masks, to prevent inhalation of the colored dust. If you have an allergy for corn starch we advise you do not participate in this event.

Please read before getting your ticket. By collecting your ticket you agree to the below:

Disclaimer for the Colour Run

  1. I understand that participating in the Colour Run is a potentially hazardous activity where I will be required to run a set distance and powdered colour will be thrown at and around me during the course of the event. I also understand that some of the course may go through water, coloured corn starch or mud, which has not been tested for chemicals or disease. As it is a physically demanding activity, I understand there is a risk of injury and even death and that the Colour Run does not conduct health or fitness checks on entrants.

  2. I understand that I have an allergy for corn starch I will not participate in this event

  3. I understand that if I have asthma I will use a bandanas or masks to prevent inhalation of the colored dust.

  4. Whilst the Colour Run takes care to make the event as safe as possible, they cannot remove risks and dangers to participants and observers and accordingly I participate at my own risk.

  5. I agree not to participate unless I am medically and physically able

  6. On registration of the Colour run I agree to complete the health commitment statement

  7. I assume all risks associated with competing in the Colour Run, including, but not limited to:

    • slips, falls, contact with other participants,

    • negligent or wanton acts of other participants,

    • any defects or condition of premises, or colour zones,

    • the effects of the weather including high heat, cold temperatures, storms and/or humidity.

  8. I agree that The University of Wolverhampton and the Students Union are not responsible for any personal items or property that are lost, stolen, stained or damaged at or during the event.

  9. I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in order to obtain treatment in the event of injury to me as medical professionals may deem appropriate.

  10. I understand and agree that pets are not permitted to accompany me in the race.

  11. I grant permission for the Students’ Union and WLV sport at to use any photographs, motion pictures, video and/ or sound recordings or any other record of this event which include any images of me for any purpose including, but not limited to, promoting, advertising and marketing purposes at any time after the event.

  12. I assume risk of wild animals and insects that may be present on the course.

  13. I understand that Colour Powder is rated as Non Toxic/ Non Hazardous. No respiratory or eye protection is required, but protection would be recommended for prolonged exposure. Flush with water to remove powder from eyes, mouth or nose; mild soap and water recommended for cleaning on skin.

  14. I understand I must declare any medical condition especially those concerning, but not excluding: respiratory conditions, allergies and heart conditions.

  15. I understand during the Colour Run I must not smoke or be in possession of any ignitable or ignited substances.

  16. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure I do not damage University Property following the colour run.