Volunteers manning ‘color stations’ will toss colored powder, or cornstarch, at runners as they pass by.

Volunteers manning ‘color stations’ will toss colored powder, or cornstarch, at runners as they pass by. (Courtesy photo)

Registration is open for the 2022 Lompoc Hospital District Foundation Colorthon 5K, Oct. 29 at the Mission Club in Vandenberg Village

The family friendly fundraising event opens with registration at 8 a.m. in the club parking lot, though pre-registration options are available.

Registrations and sponsorships will help the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation raise funds to purchase new equipment and materials for the Rehabilitation Services Department serving LVMC, the Comprehensive Care Center and Lompoc Health – North H Center.

The purchases of the new rehabilitative equipment and materials will improve the department’s ability to care for patients of all functional levels, effectively and efficiently.

The untimed event is open to all — runners, walkers, joggers, and anyone who just wants to have a fun morning while supporting the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation. The event is not timed.

At the Colorthon, participants will run or walk a pre-arranged 5K course through a series of “color stations” where volunteers will toss colored powder, or cornstarch, at runners.

Registration is open for sign-up as individuals, a family or in a group. Everyone will start off together, moving at their own pace through various “color stations.”

Find the pre-registration form at lhdfoundation.org/colorthon. Pre-registration cost is $30 for each adult; $25 each for a Team of 4 and $15 each for participants age 12-5. Children younger than 5 will be admitted free. Pre-registration closes Oct. 21.

Registration the day of the event is $35 for each adult; $30 each for a Team of 4, and $15 each for participates age 12-5. Numerous sponsorship levels are also available, from tee signs to premier sponsorships.

On the day of the event, carpooling is strongly recommended. Also, Clubhouse Road will be closed for a short time immediately after the event begins.

The Mission Club will offer breakfast burritos for sale at the event, at a cost of $8, including tea or coffee. Pre-purchase tickets for the meal are also available online.

See lhdfoundation.org for more information and updates.