Gisborne Colour Run a celebration of inclusion and diversity

The event celebrates cultural diversity and inclusiveness. Photo/ Liam Clayton

Gisborne is set to experience the mayhem and fun of the annual Colour Run on Saturday.

Hundreds of people will get covered in colourful powder during the event which takes participants around the city bridges.

Staged by Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council, the run celebrates diversity and inclusion in the region.

Organisers say the run “promotes a deeper sense of belonging within our community”.

“The organic powder used ensures the environment, particularly waterways, do not get contaminated.

“This year, there will be three amazing prizes to be won for individuals or a group dressing up in fancy dress or costumes,” organisers said.

The environmentally-friendly dye comes in all colours and gets thrown at participants.

Thousands of people have taken part in the event since it was started here. Photo / Liam Clayton

There is nowhere to hide for those taking part as the dye flies. Photo / Liam Clayton

This year’s Colour Run begins at 10.30am in Marina Park. It will be followed by refreshments and giveaways.

Before the run starts, 200 T-shirts are to be given out to people who signed up for the event last month.