Photo courtesy of Claire Rhyne.
Blue, purple and red powder paint will be tossed onto runners at each mile in the 2016 Purple People Color Run.
The students of Vestavia Hills High School will host the annual Purple People Color Run on Saturday, March 5, from 8-11 a.m., to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The Color Run, featuring a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, is part of the school’s annual Relay For Life ACS spring fund drive. Organizers hope to raise $250,000 this year, according to VHHS faculty member Claire Rhyne.
The Color Run, in its fifth year, is “a fun event that all ages like to do,” Rhyne said.
“We will have red, blue and purple powder paint that some of our students will throw on runners at each mile,” Rhyne said. “It’s unique because the Vestavia colors are red and blue and the American Cancer Society’s color is purple, and red and blue mixed together makes purple.”
Last year, the Color Run drew 300 registered runners, and about 400 runners are expected this year, Rhyne said.
VHHS hosts various ACS fundraisers throughout the spring term — including dances, bake sales and a car wash — leading up to the April 16 Relay For Life event.
“The whole semester is unique because you have the whole student body come together to raise money for cancer research,” Rhyne said.
Registration for the Purple People Color Run 5K is $30, and registration for the fun run is $20. To sign up, go to relayforlife.org/purplepeoplerun.
Packet pickup will be held at the Vestavia Hills High School lobby on Friday, March 4, from 3:30-5 p.m.
Same-day registration will begin March 5 at 8 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run at 10 a.m.
