Taking place in Sefton Park on Saturday 28 September, Merseyside’s messiest 5k aimed to raise £50,000 to support children and young people with complex medical conditions, and their families, who access the services of Claire House Children’s Hospice.
Paint stations were situated at points across the park, with 150 volunteers throwing the coloured powder, made from hypoallergenic, water-soluble corn flower, to create a rainbow of runners through the finish line.
Official sponsors of the Claire House Splash Dash, Liverpool ONE, were in charge of the red paint station. Estate Director Chris Bliss, who officially started the run, said: “Claire House is such a vital resource for families across the region and all the team work to make it the happiest place possible.
“As a big supporter of the charity Liverpool ONE was really keen to get behind the very first Splash Dash event. I was delighted to be invited to officially start the race and meet more of the team from Claire House. It was a fantastic event where it was clear all participants had the best time getting colourful.”
Kirsty Simpson, Event Manager for Claire House Children’s Hospice, said; “We saw these ‘colour runs’ as a trend in events that was coming over the pond from America and we knew we had to be involved. It represents everything Claire House is about; colour, vibrancy, fun and laughter. This is the first Claire House Splash Dash we’ve done and we’re delighted with the success.
“I’d like to thank Liverpool ONE and all our supporters for creating such an amazing event.”
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