FAQs

Every child will receive a plain white t-shirt, colour pouch and glasses to protect your eyes. And of course, all children who complete the run will also get a medal.  

NB – as there is no charge for accompanying adults we are also not allocating support materials, we strongly recommend you wear a plain t-shirt and eye protection. Adult white t-shirts will be available on the day for a donation.

Your t-shirt will be available to be collected on the day from 8am at our registration tent at the event. 

The event is open to those 14 years and under as the Bearbrook 10k is open to 15 years and above. Adults are allowed to accompany children under the age of 6 years old or any with additional needs. 

The route is approx. 1.2 km which includes 2 laps of the course. For those under 6 years, there will only be one lap of 600m the route. If time permits there will be an option for everyone to do a ‘final’ lap at the end.  

If you are pregnant or have any issues with your health we recommend you to consult your doctor before entering the Colour Run. Although our mission is to make the race as safe as possible to every participant, there is always the possibility of unforeseeable incidents (such as falling or bumping into another person). 

The entry fee to the Colour Run is non-refundable. However, you can either transfer your place to another person as long as we know 2 weeks prior to the event. 

Yes! Absolutely, we’re looking for marshals and people to help throw paint. If you’d like to volunteer please contact fundraising@tvairambulance.org.uk 

For the safety of our runners and animal friends, we do not allow animals at any of our races. Spectators are welcome to bring 4-legged friends but they should be kept on a lead at all times.  

The Color Run is an untimed event. For anyone who wants a finish time, we suggest self-timing. 

Please bring your ticket as they are needed at the check-in. 

At the registration desk you will be able to collect your t-shirt, sunglasses and have a look at the other goodies available.  

For Thame
Please use the public car parks in the centre of Thame and aim to park no later than 8.25 am to allow 15 minutes to get to the start and collect race number. The car parks are free on Sundays. 

For Reading
There is free parking available at the Reading Abbey Rugby Club. Please drive slowly and follow the directions of the marshals on site. 

For Aylesbury
Limited parking is available at Aylesbury Rugby Club. Please follow instructions from the marshalls. If you live locally and are able to walk / cycle or car share that would be appreciated. 

Absolutely. We’d love to have lots of people cheering on our runners! 

To be totally safe, we always recommend covering cameras/phones with a protective dust wrap. Thames Valley Air Ambulance is not liable for any damage that might be done to your phone or camera! 

A little rain won’t stop this colourful run. It even makes the colour brighter! If there are major weather warnings in the area during the weekend of the event, check the event webpage, and stay tuned for emails with updates. 

Like any other colour powder, ours can stain clothing. Please be aware of this when using the colour powder and advise participants to wear clothing they don't mind having more colours on them after the event than before! We recommend participants wear a plain white t-shirt and we are happy to provide these for you if you are interested. 

Yes you can! Rinse your hair with cold water first to remove as much as possible, then wash using a good quality shampoo. You can also use a conditioner/oil before the event - apply liberally to your hair and leave in for the event. This helps create a barrier between the colour powder and your hair. Alternatively, wear a hat or fun wig! 

Our colour powder is made the traditional way, just corn starch and natural vegetable or food-grade dyes. We have however gone that extra step to ensure our colour powder is non-flammable and nontoxic. We thought this was essential to make our product perfect for the modern marketplace and use by children. 

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is a charity at the frontline of saving lives. We provide emergency medical care by air and land to patients in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Our critical care paramedics and doctors are highly trained and ready for any eventuality. We bring the hospital to the patient, giving you the best chance when the worst happens. Every day, somebody in our community could be in urgent need of our service. We rely solely on the generous support of the public.

Thank you for taking an interest in our charity. You can continue supporting our lifesaving work by visiting our website 🔗 https://www.tvairambulance.org.uk/