2nd Annual 5K Color Dash brings together hundreds for a fun run and block party

The start of the Color Dash Kids Run on Saturday. | Ron Tessman

Posted By: David Fortier September 8, 2024

The 2nd Annual 5K Color Dash Run/Walk brought hundreds of runners, walkers and volunteers downtown Saturday, with a finish line that filled West Street with rainbow hues and clouds of pinks and yellows and blues that participants ended up wearing.

John Ducham of Thomaston was the top finished in the male category and Brittany Telke of Bristol was the top finisher in the female category.

The daylong event began with registration at 8 a.m. and continued through the day after the event with a block party featuring food trucks, a bouncy house, live DJ, vendors and giveaways.

The event, which benefits the Bristol Boys and Girls Club, had over 275 participants.

Top, from left to right, in the stars and striped top, John Ducham of Thomaston, and in the white tank to, Brittany Telke of Bristol, the top finishers for the male and female categories. Below, the start of the 5K. | Ron Tessman

Runners who finish the Color Dash get at colorful welcome from volunteers who are happy to fill the air with puffs of powder. | Ron Tessman

Runners of all ages participate in the run and fun. | Ron Tessman

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