Ready, Set… Glow! Pilgrims Hospices Colour Run returns to Thanet for another spectacular splash of colour.
It’s time to dig out your white T-shirts, dust off your tutus, and gather your friends and family – Pilgrims Hospices’ Colour Run is back on Sunday 5th October at Palm Bay Green, Cliftonville, and it’s set to be brighter, bolder, and more brilliant than ever.
Now in its ninth year, this riot of colour has become a much-loved fixture on the Pilgrims calendar, raising thousands of pounds to help people across east Kent who are living with incurable illness.
Whether you walk, run, dance or hop your way around the 5k route, you’ll be showered in clouds of colourful powder paint!
Among those ready to go again this year is Annie Pritchard, a familiar face in the Pilgrims fundraising team.
Annie, who works alongside Karen Kenward, Pilgrims Community Fundraising Manager, has been a proud Colour Run fan since day one and has taken part in every event so far – that’s nine bursts of brilliant colour and community spirit in Thanet.
Annie and her husband Reg, one of Pilgrims’ fantastic volunteers, are also part of the magic behind the scenes – as members of the colour station team, they’re the ones responsible for dousing participants in clouds of vibrant, joyful paint along the route.
“I just love it,” said Annie. “You arrive clean, you leave looking like a rainbow – what’s not to love? It’s the happiest 5k you’ll ever do! There’s music, laughter, and colour everywhere… and all for an incredible cause. Being at the colour station is the best part – seeing everyone’s faces as they get showered in colour is just brilliant!”
Karen Kenward, Pilgrims’ Community Fundraising Manager, added: “Colour Run is such a fun and feel-good event – it really brings our community together. Whether you’re taking part for the first time or returning for your ninth year, there’s something magical about being part of it.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who signs up, fundraises, and joins in the fun – every step and splash of colour helps us continue caring for local people who need us most.”
The Colour Run has helped raise vital funds over the years for Pilgrims Hospices, supporting people across Thanet, Canterbury and Ashford. Every ticket helps Pilgrims continue to offer care and comfort at some of life’s most difficult times.
Registration online is now closed but you can still sign up on the day. Desks open at 9am and close at 11am. Cost is ages 12 and over – £28 and ages 11 and under – £15.
The run/walk starts at 11.30am after a fun warmup.
More details at www.pilgrimshospices.org/colourrun
