Calderglen family run of colour

Sunday 26 July 2026.

Take a unique, colourful walk, jog or run, through Calderglen Country Park for SLLC’s fourth colour event!

Along the 2k route, you will pass through different coloured zones and fun obstacles before returning to a mass colour party on the main lawn. You can go round the route once or twice; the choice is yours!

The aim is to get as colourful as you possibly can!

The event

The event is not designed to be competitive and there are no winning prizes or race times being taken. It is a family fun run with a difference to be enjoyed by all ages. Please note though, the course is not suitable for prams or buggies so we ask that the little ones can manage to get round the course themselves.

Everyone will begin from the main lawn at the same time, unless numbers of participants dictates we need to introduce waves at 10 minute intervals. This will be confirmed in the participants' brief sent out prior to the event.

Entry fees

Adults £18.00
Juniors (under 16) £9.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £45.00

Booking information

Registration opens 9March 2026 at 9:00am and closes Thursday 23 July at 11.59pm.

Visit our booking website: Q-buster.

We cannot guarantee spaces after online bookings close.

On-the-day

Registration will be in the gazebos on the main lawn from 8:30am.

Course

The 2km route will start on the main lawn and, weather and ground conditions permitting, will cover a combination of both grass sections and trail paths near to the children’s playpark, down to Horseshoe Falls along the trail to Torrance Linn and back to finish on the main lawn. A route map and event information will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event.

Participant goodies

All participants will receive a white t-shirt, bag of colour powder for the start and a finisher’s medal. Everyone will also receive a bottle of water and snack at the finish line.

Car parking

Parking is available in the main car park of Calderglen Country Park.

Toilets and changing facilities

Toilets are available adjacent to the playpark, within the visitor centre (zoo entrance), and within the Courtyard Café.

What to bring?

The coloured powder used is safe and certified and will wash off clothes and hair etc. with little fuss. You may however wish to bring a pair of glasses or goggles to wear. Other than that, suitable clothing and footwear is advised depending on weather and ground conditions.

Bag storage

There are no locker storage facilities however bags can be left in the gazebo storage area on the main lawn.

Photography

There will be an official race photographer at the event, these pictures

We want to let you know that photography and video recording may take place during our events. These will be available on the event website and social media channels shortly after the event. These images may be used by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and our sponsors for promotional purposes, including on websites, social media, printed materials, and reports.

By attending, you acknowledge that you may be included in event footage. We rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis for general event coverage. However, if we wish to feature you in a close-up, interview, or promotional spotlight, we will seek your explicit consent.

If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let us know during registration or speak to a member of staff on the day, and we will accommodate your request, including providing a discreet opt-out wristband.

All media will be stored securely and retained for up to 3 years in line with r retention policy. You can request removal of your image at any time by contacting: sllcdpo@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk

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