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Color
In Motion 5k Races into Lebanon, Ky. on May 17, 2014
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Join
the moving rainbow and get your color on
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Lebanon,
KY – March 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / The most colorful race in the world
gets underway in Lebanon, Ky., on Sat., May 17. Put on a white shirt and|–|whether
running, sprinting, jogging, walking or dancing – plan to be part of a
moving rainbow during the Color in Motion 5k race. The race begins at 9
a.m., departing from Graham Memorial Park and following Lebanon’s varying
terrain into downtown. Catch a colorful video here;
see race day details here.
Along
the race course participants will be showered in vibrant colors, creating
a one-of-kind souvenir out of your t-shirt and giving you a once-in-a-lifetime
experience. According to event coordinators, runners end up looking like
a “bag of Skittles exploded on them” by the end of the race. The harmless,
biodegradable color powder is easy to wash off – but so much fun to earn.
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Make
no mistake: The emphasis on the Color in Motion 5k is firmly on fun. No
skill is required; walkers, runners, joggers, crawlers, skippers and dancers
are all welcome. Speed takes a back seat to the enjoyment and amusement
of the race; in fact, if you want to know your 5k time, you’ll need to
pack a stopwatch.
When
the race ends, a huge After Party takes place at the finish line where
participants will be bombarded with even more color. What’s more, spectators
get to join in on this colorful party.
For
those who want to enjoy the action without racing, about 100 volunteers
are needed to make this race a success. Anyone interested in volunteering
should sign up on ColorInMotion5k.com.
Volunteers will be needed for packet stuffing on Thursday night, packet
pick-up on Friday morning and evening and for race day activities on Saturday
morning and afternoon.
Race
organizers will be providing a discount ticket early in the selling process,
so stay tuned to both the Color
in Motion 5k and Lebanon
TCC’s Facebook pages for more info, as well as for future discount
codes in case you miss the initial one. Contact the Lebanon
Tourist & Convention Commission for more information.
Media
Contact:
Carla
Wagner, Director@VisitLebanonky.com,
270-692-0021
Lebanon
Tourist & Convention Commission, www.VisitLebanonKy.com
Images:
(L)
Participants get coated in color from head to toe in the Color in Motion
5k.
Credit:
Color in Motion 5K
(R)
Walk, jog, run, crawl, skip, dance – the Color in Motion 5k is all about
fun.
Credit:
Color in Motion 5K
Hi-
and Low-Res photos available.
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About
Lebanon, KY
Geographically
located in the center of the state, Lebanon
is the “Heart of the Bourbon Belt,” the epicenter of barrel and bourbon
making. Attractions include Maker’s Mark Distillery, Limestone Branch Distillery,
the Kentucky Cooperage and WhiteMoon Winery. Incorporated as a city in
1815, Lebanon played a crucial role during the Civil War and is today on
the Civil War Discovery Trail. It is also part of Kentucky’s historic Holy
Land, with sites including the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse. Outdoor
recreation options include the newly expanded Gorley Naturalist Trail at
Fagan Branch Reservoir, Marion County Quilt Trail and several farm tours;
indoors there is the Marion County Heritage Center, Stillhouse Art Museum
and Angelic Hall performing arts center. Shop for antiques, collectibles
and handmade crafts in Lebanon and dine at your choice of 40 eateries –
everything from casual full-service restaurants to home-style cafes to
an old-fashioned soda fountain. Accommodations include the gracious circa
1833 Myrtledene Bed and Breakfast, the modern Hampton Inn and the adventure
lover’s Popes Creek Ranch with tree houses, teepees, platform tents, cabins
and RV Park. Facebook.com/VisitLebanon
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