Bath at Play's Spring Colors 5k and Half-k Color Run

Think Spring!

Join us for the second annual Bath at Play Spring Colors 5k and Half-k Color Run! Runners will enjoy a beautiful out and back 5k un-timed course through scenic downtown Bath bursting with its own spring colors. Participants will begin and end their color run at the lovely Bridge Park on the banks of the Kennebec River. Volunteers will be scattered along the course wafting those puffs of colored powder to runners. For the littler runners, a shorter course along the waterfront is available and they can do as many half-k color loops as their legs (and t shirts) can handle. The timing of the two runs means that the 5k participants will run first and can meet back up with their littles to get an added color burst. Scroll down for our FAQs and 5k course map.

Race Day Details

• Date & Location: 2026-05-17, 23 Commercial Street, Bath, ME
• Registration: Limited Edition Bath at Play T-shirt sales will be available on race day.
• Fundraising: Consider starting a fundraiser for Play! The Top 5 fundraisers will receive a prize sponsored by local businesses in Bath.

Stay Playful Virtual Options

For 2026, we've added a virtual 5k and Half-k option for those runners who want to support our playful mission but cannot make it to Bridge Park for the colorful fun in May. Tag @bathatplay in your most playful posts during your virtual challenge!

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30AM: 5k and Half-k Day-of Registration and Check-in opens at Bridge Park
• 8:15AM: 5k Registration and check-in closes
• 8:30AM: 5k Runners Start!
• 9:00AM: Half-k Registration & Check-in Closes
• 9:15AM: Half-k Runners Start!

Important Notes

• Registration: To help streamline the morning, we strongly encourage registering prior to arriving.
• Parking: Available along Washington Street and at the permit lot adjacent to the Bath Police Department.
• Check-in: We are going paperless for this run. Have your individual QR code ready.
• Packet Pickup: Southern End of Bridge Park, from 7:30AM until 15 minutes before your start time.

Who We Are

Proceeds and donations from this run will support our outreach efforts to increase awareness of the importance of free, dynamic, and inclusive play within our communities. Bath at Play is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Bath, ME. Through grassroots advocacy, spontaneous play initiatives, and local fundraising, Bath at Play seeks to connect communities through play and foster a more playful Maine. Our vision is to set a new standard of play in communities across Maine by expanding the opportunities for freely accessible, dynamic and inclusive play. Read more about us at www.bathatplay.org

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring this event? We have flexible sponsorship tiers and love to collaborate with local businesses. Reach out to us at sponsor@bathatplay.org to discuss sponsorship and business partnership opportunities!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Color Run? A color run is an un-timed running race for participants of any skill level, with no winners or official times.
• What is this powder? Just food-grade cornstarch with biodegradable color pigments.
• How did this event come about? The colorful tossing of powder in Springtime comes from the Hindu festival of Holi.
• Is this event Rain or Shine? No, if there’s significant rain, we will reschedule to our rain date (TBD).

Registration Fees

• Adult: $35
• Child: $10
• Family Discount: Families of 3 or more registrants receive a $5 per registrant discount.
• Early Bird: $5 discount before 4/15/25.

Race Day Do’s and Don’ts

Do's:

• Wear white clothing that you want to look like a rainbow of colors after the race.
• Bring a covering/towel or a change of clothes for your car.
• Have fun and Stay Playful!

Don’ts:

• Wear your favorite dry clean only suit, ball gown, or other non-washable clothing.

For more information and to register, please visit our [race page](https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Bath/BathAtPlaySpringColors?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).