One of the community traditions that was missed in 2020 was the BEST PTO’s annual Color Run. Ever since the event’s first year in 2016, the Color Run has been an annual day of fun for 700+ participants and has raised over $80,000 in total to fund educational enrichment activities and physical improvements (such as playground equipment) at our two elementary schools (Davis and Lane). While the PTO can’t have big gatherings yet, they still need to fundraise for the events and activities at our schools next year, so the Color Run is back for 2021 in a virtual format that everyone in the community is welcome to join.
In the Virtual Color Run, participants can run anytime and anywhere from June 3-7th. Families can do the event on their own, or grab some neighbors or friends to run together. Individuals can register for $30 or households can register for $75 at this sign up link: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Bedford/VirtualColorRun2021. Household registration includes a bag, t-shirts, powder packets, and swag for up to 4 people (additional t-shirts and accessories available for purchase.) Registration bags will be available for pick up on June 1st and 2nd.
New this year, prizes will be awarded in five categories:
- Most colorful costume—individual and family
- Best costume—individual and family
- Most colorful pet
To enter, participants can submit their photos to the event page https://www.facebook.com/events/2550781791884713/ or email them to [email protected] by Tuesday June 8th to be considered. Winners will receive $50 gift cards to Learning Express or another local Bedford business of their choice.
In addition, classrooms at Davis and Lane School will be competing for the chance to spray their principal with Color Run powder. Students will be asked to bring in loose change from Monday, May 17th until Wednesday, June 2nd. Each classroom will collect the coins in a container in their room. The three classrooms who collect the most money at each school will be able to spray their principal with powder!
The BEST PTO would like to thank their Platinum level sponsors for making this event possible: Suzanne & Company, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, and Callahan’s Karate.
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