Pre-registration is now open and sponsorships are being sought for the 2023 Lompoc Hospital District Foundation Colorthon 5K Oct. 28 at the Mission Club in Vandenberg Village.
Registrations and sponsorships will help the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation raise funds to purchase a specialty ultrasound machine for Lompoc Valley Medical Center.
The family-friendly fundraiser will begin with registration at 8 a.m. in the club parking lot. Pre-registration options also are available.
The event is open to all – runners, walkers, joggers and anyone who just wants to have a fun morning while supporting the foundation.
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.
Participants can sign-up as individuals, a family or in a group. Everyone will start off together, moving at their own pace through the various color stations. The event is not timed.
Pre-register online at lhdfoundation.org/color. Pre-registration cost is $30 for each adult; $25 each for a team of four; and $15 each for participants ages 12-5. Children younger than five will be admitted free, but will not receive an event t-shirt. Pre-registration closes Oct. 23.
Registration will also be available on event day, but pre-registration is encouraged. Day-of registration costs are $35 per adult; $30 each for a team of four; and $15 for children ages 12-5.
Numerous sponsorship levels are available, from $200 trail-sign sponsorship to various levels of sponsorship from $1,000-$10,000.
Carpooling is recommended on the day of the event. Clubhouse Road will be closed for a short period immediately after the colorthon begins.
The Mission Club will offer $8 breakfast burritos for sale, including tea or coffee. Pre-purchase tickets for the meal are available online.
Registration and sponsorship information can be found at lhdfoundation.org/color.