FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Iron Horse Park was a colorful place to be May 16, 2015, with the first-ever Carson Color Fest and Color Run.
The event paired a color run in which runners get powdered paint tossed on them with a festival that included paintball, entertainment, a petting zoo, food and various games and activities.
"We estimate that we had about 2,000 (attendees)," said Stephanie DiPane, marketing specialist, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR). "That's a very good turnout for something that we've never done before."
The run was significantly less expensive to participate in than many color runs outside the gate. Attendees paid only $2 each or $10 for a Family of five or more, which included access to all the activities. Color runs off post can run from about $35 to more than $50, she said.
"We kind of knew this would get a good response just because of the popularity of color runs and the low price point, the fact that it was family-friendly (and) accessible to people on post," DiPane said.
The Moore Family participated in the color run and were lining up to take a free stagecoach ride.
"It was a great time … a good Family event," said Josh Moore.
Emilie Moore, 10, doused with blue paint, also ran.
"It was really fun," she said. "I even got some in my mouth. It tasted weird."
With the high level of interest in more fitness-related activities, DiPane said the event will be back next year.
"It's just a change in the wants and needs, especially in this age group, the 'millenials,' the 20-35 age group. It's got to be something a little more interactive, not just for the children, but for the grown-ups, as well," she said.
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