Waldo Waldo 5K
Chelise Foster
719-339-4564
WaldoWaldo5K@gmail.com
The fourth annual Waldo Waldo 5K in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Colorado Springs, CO (September 29, 2015) -- Join thousands of Waldos and Wendas as they cover the streets of downtown Colorado Springs.
Last year over 3,100 participants dressed as Where's Waldo to raise money for Waldo Canyon restoration and trails and open space maintenance in Colorado Springs. The event has raised more than $100,000 since 2012!
This year, the 4th annual Waldo Waldo 5k Walk & Run will be in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Join thousands of Waldos and Wendas on October 17th at the Pioneers Museum where the walk and fun run starts and finishes. Exhibitors, food trucks, Bristol beer garden and music will add to the festivities.
Day of event registration opens at 7:30 a.m., huge group photo at 9:30 a.m. and first wave starts at 9:45 am. The $35 registration fee ($40 morning of event), includes a "Where's Waldo?" costume kit with Waldo glasses, beanie and long sleeve shirt. Wenda costume kits and mini-Waldo kits for kids ages 6-12 are also available. Kids 5 and under are free (but do not receive a costume.) The Waldo Waldo 5K is open to all ages and all abilities.
The Waldo Waldo 5K was set up as a response to the Waldo Canyon Fire in 2012. The 5K raises money for The Waldo Waldo Fund, a fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, which supports natural disaster and fire recovery efforts, and trails and open space maintenance in Colorado Springs and the surrounding community. Money is granted from this fund to the primary event beneficiaries Trails and Open Space Coalition and Rocky Mountain Field Institute.
"With thanks to the Downtown Partnership and the City of Colorado Springs, we've got a new course that stretches from the Pioneers Museum to Colorado College and back, and this will be the biggest, best, and most red-and-white-striped fun run yet" said Chelise Foster, event creator and organizer.
elope, Inc., a leading designer and distributor of costumes and accessories, has held the DreamWorks "Where's Waldo" license since 2008. "The Waldo costume has been one of our best sellers for years," said CEO Kevin Johnson. "We love contributing our passion and support to The Waldo Waldo 5K, and watching a sea of Waldos running together is an incredible experience for our team. It's become a signature event, and it's definitely one of our favorite ways to give back to our community here in Colorado Springs."
Sponsors
This event has been made possible due to gracious support from presenting sponsor elope, inc., platinum sponsors Downtown Partnership and Whole Foods Market, and a whole host of other very generous sponsors, contributors and volunteers.
Online registration and more information is available at waldowaldo.com.
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High resolution photos and video available at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qltyl5b08yydzlp/AADnIb6L-D5bcW58hgEcNHRGa?dl=0
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