Over 200 participants took part in the first-ever Peace River Colour Run held June 13.
The event was held at the Peace River Agricultural Society grounds, and organizer Candace Dobransky says she was overwhelmed with the turnout.
“We were thrilled with the turnout and incredibly grateful for the support from our community, especially with all of the other awesome events going on in our community!” Dobransky exclaims.
“Seeing hundreds of people come together, smiling, laughing, and covered in colour was amazing!” she adds.
“Months of planning came together better than I could have imagined, and it was incredible to watch our vision become a reality.”
Dobransky says she’s had overwhelmingly positive feedback from the participants and she’s planning to host the event again next year.
“People told us they loved the family-friendly atmosphere, how welcoming the event felt, and how much fun their kids had,” she says.
“Many participants were already asking if we’d be bringing the Colour Run back next year. We also received some great suggestions for future events, including having food trucks on site and shortening the check-in process.”
Dobransky says the event raised $4,670, with all funds being donated to the Peace River Adventures Youth Program, a non-profit that was selected through a community vote.
“We are excited to see the positive impact these funds will have by helping create opportunities, activities, and experiences for local youth in our community,” she adds. “Knowing that a single afternoon of fun could raise nearly $5,000 for local youth makes all the planning and hard work worth it.”
Dobransky says the highlight of the Colour Run for her was seeing how the community could get together, raise funds and have fun.
“Watching families, friends, coworkers, local businesses, and organizations all having fun together while supporting a great cause was incredibly rewarding,” she notes.
“The colour blasts throughout the event were definitely a crowd favourite and created some unforgettable moments.”
Dobransky says the event was a great way to bring people together in a fun environment.
“The Colour Run wasn’t just about running or walking; it was about community, connection, and supporting local youth,” Dobransky says.
“It gave families an opportunity to get active, have fun, make memories, and contribute to something positive right here in Peace River.”
Dobransky says to keep your eyes peeled for advertisements for the 2027 Peace River Colour Run.
“We learned a lot from our first event and already have ideas to make next year’s run even better,” she says.
“We can’t wait to build on this year’s success and create another fun, colourful event for the community while continuing to support local youth initiatives.”
Dobransky extends her thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, donors, and participants. She says the success of the Peace River Colour Run is a result of the community coming together to support local youth and she says it created something positive for everyone to enjo
Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
