On October 13, 2024, as the first light of dawn broke, participants began arriving at UOW Malaysia’s Glenmarie Campus to partake in the annual Fun ColourRun. With excitement building, attendees gathered at 6:30 AM to collect their race packs, each filled with essentials and a colourful event t-shirt. The early morning crowd buzzed with energy as friends, families, and students reunited to take part in a vibrant, community-driven event dedicated to fun, fitness, and friendship.
By 7:00 AM, with colourful race packs in hand, participants gathered around the starting area for a comprehensive event briefing. Here, the emcee laid out important details about the day’s activities, event rules, and the vibrant course route ahead. Shortly afterward, the group jumped into a high-energy warm-up session led by PARTS, the student club responsible for fitness and engagement. The warm-up was an electrifying experience, with lively music and stretches to get everyone in the spirit, building anticipation for what was about to come.
The official start came at 7:45 AM as the emcee counted down to the 3K flag-off, and runners took off in waves to maintain a safe and smooth flow along the course. Cheers and laughter echoed as participants dashed forward, immediately hit with bursts of colour powder that painted the route in shades of pink, purple, orange & light blue. Friends challenged each other, studentslaughed in delight, and families jogged together, all leaving trails of colour behind them. This scenic, colour-filled course had multiple stations where participants were showered with more vibrant hues, creating a dynamic, joyous atmosphere that made every step memorable.
The first participants began arriving at the finish line around 8:05 AM, greeted by cheering volunteers and onlookers. Those who crossed the line were immediately directed to the colour fight zone at 8:50 AM, where the real fun began. In this designated area, everyone was given packets of coloured powder to throw in a massive, joyful explosion of colour and camaraderie. Participants of all ages joined in, turning the area into a spectacular whirlwind of colours and smiles, with clouds of powder swirling in the air. The colour fight was the highlight for many, allowing everyone to let loose, get creative, and, of course, take photos that captured their beaming, colour-streaked faces.
As the morning continued, the event moved seamlessly into the closing ceremony, which started around 10:45 AM. Here, participants gathered to hear thank-you speeches, shout-outs to our sponsors, and announcements for the lucky draw session. The lucky draw was a delightful surprise for many, with exciting prizes that added to the day’s enjoyment. After the prizes were awarded, everyone joined for a final group photo session organized by the Photography Club, capturing the joyful, colourful crowd against the backdrop of the Glenmarie Campus.
With the event drawing to a close at 11:00 AM, participants left with unforgettable memories and colourful keepsakes from an incredible day. From the first splash of colour to the closing cheers, UOWM Fun Colour Run 2024 was a true celebration of unity, joy, and community spirit. Special thanks to our dedicated club members, volunteers, generous sponsors, and the UOW Malaysia family for making this vibrant event possible.
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