United Way Color run set to take place in April

United Way of Northern California (UWNC) will be hosting an inaugural “Spring into Color” 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on Saturday, April 4, 2020. According to a press release, the fundraiser will be during the Feather River Recreation & Park District’s 12th Annual Wildflower and Nature Festival at Riverbend Park in Oroville.

Funds raised from Spring into

Color stay local and support the following:

Camp & Carr Fire disaster relief and recovery School supplies to low-income students Youth programs Covered California enrollment Opioid awareness & education Free tax preparation and greater refunds through our VITA program Grants to other agencies that fall under our mission

Organizers strongly encourage pre-registration and those who do so before March will get a discount price. Adults who sign up early will pay a $25 fee.students 6-17 are $15 and kids five and under are free. Volunteers will shower runners/walkers with non-toxic color powder at several stations throughout the race. Paid registrants get event T-shirts and should come prepared for the rest of their clothing to be blasted with color! A limited amount of additional shirts will be available for purchase at the event. Checkin begins at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. Participants can also visit the Wildflower & Nature Festival after the race. It will include vendor booths, children’s crafts, and games, food truck alley and entertainment. To find out about sponsorships or to register for the event, visit norcalunitedway.org or contact Desiree Gonzalez 530-809-4295 dgonzalez@norcalunitedway.org