FAQs

There is no minimum or maximum age limit for participants in this event, but due to its nature, we recommend it is most suitable for over fives. Under 18s must be registered and accompanied by an adult at all times. Your family and friends (including your furry ones!) are more than welcome to come and watch you participate in the event but must register and have a runner number to take part.

Due to the event taking place entirely on grass with some steep-ish hills, the Rainbow Rush may be challenging for pushchair and wheelchair users. However, we welcome everyone at the event! If you need assistance, you’re free to bring a carer or aide with you to the event free of charge; please just inform the Events Team at the registration tent on the day. If you are pregnant or have any health issues, we advise you consult your doctor before signing up to the event.

Parking instructions will be confirmed nearer the time and details sent via email in your pre-event information.

The Rainbow Rush course will be packed full of colour-paint stations, a foam and dance tunnel, music, slides and other fun surprises. The course takes place entirely on grass across Cofton Park. Due to this, we reserve the right to make changes to the number and range of activities, depending on the terrain, weather and other circumstances to ensure your safety. However, we endeavour to make the event as fun as possible, come rain or shine!

Please note, part of the course is on a steep-ish hill. For more information about this, please contact the Events Team using the details below.

Smoking is strictly prohibited within the event arena.

There are four colour stations along the 5km route, and two on the 2.5km route. The paint being thrown is made from dyed natural pigments and is not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation. If you have any allergies or concerns, please contact the Events Team using the details below. The paint can be dusted off after the event and will wash off after a shower (or two, depending on how colourful you get!). Foam can be an irritant, so we’d advise having a shower after the event. We make every effort to ensure paint doesn’t stain, but can’t guarantee this, so we’d recommend you wear old clothes and avoid getting it on other surfaces (e.g., car seats) just in case. It might also be a good idea to bring a change of clothes with you to change into for your journey home.

Don’t forget to order your Rainbow Rush t-shirt to wear with pride on the day!

You will get wet running through the foam tunnel so may wish to bring a towel and have a change of clothes available.

Early bird tickets! Early bird discount ends INSERT – depends on launch time but around 8 weeks after launch  

Adult - £15 
Child - £12 
Team of 5 - £70  
 
Full price from INSERT ABOVE DATE until Wednesday 16th September

Adult - £18 
Child - £15 
Team of 5 - £75 
 
VIP ticket  - £30  
Being a VIP will get you:
🏃🏾‍♀️ Priority queue access
🌈 A branded Rainbow Rush t-shirt
☔ A poncho (just in case!)
🎨Your face-painted
😎 A colourful item of your choice from our merch stall (choose from tutus, caps, wigs, headbands and tons more!)
🎊 And the opportunity to set off one of our colour paint cannons at the event start line! (places are limited – available on a first come, first serve basis)

There will be no car parking available in Cofton Park park, so we’d encourage you to use public transport, get a lift or car share where possible.

Parking is available on Lowhill Lane and on residential roads nearby but this may be limited and very busy – so please allow extra time for your journey and to walk to the event site in the park.

Please ensure you take note of any parking restrictions or guidance, and to always follow the highway code.

Longbridge is the nearest train station and the nearest bus routes are numbers:  20, 20A, 27.

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