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The ULTIMATE Guide for Hosting a Colour Run

Stop Losing 40%+ in Fundraising Fees —Choose a DIY School Colour Run

Imagine students running through clouds of vibrant colour, laughing with friends and creating unforgettable memories along the way. A Colour Run is more than just a fun event — it’s an exciting experience that brings schools together while encouraging students to get active in a positive and energetic environment.

Using Stage FX Holi Colour Powder, your school can transform an ordinary fun run into a high-energy celebration filled with colour, excitement, and school spirit. Students love the thrill of racing through colour stations while working together, supporting one another, and enjoying an inclusive activity suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

To make the event even more exciting, schools can add simple obstacles, goalposts, sprinklers, water stations or slime throughout the course. We have green slime powder made in Ausralia in stock for your obstacle! Perfect for creating an exciting challenge station, each slime powder mix makes up to 40 litres of bright green slime for participants to run, slide, or crawl through. It’s a guaranteed crowd favourite that adds even more laughter, energy, and unforgettable fun to your event..

Foam Machines are also a great addition as participants can run through giant clouds of foam, adding even more energy, laughter, and excitement to your event. We have Foam equipment and 100% safe fluid available for sale and hire. Book in your desired date this year before they book out. They are easy to operate, safe for school environments, and ideal for creating memorable “wow factor” moments throughout the course. Add a foam pit, foam tunnel, or foam finish line to make your colour run stand out and keep students engaged from start to finish.

A Colour Run also helps build stronger school communities. The shared excitement encourages teamwork, boosts morale, and creates lasting memories that students, teachers, and families will talk about long after the event is over.

Keep 100% of your school’s fundraising profits with DIY colour fun runs

Skip the expensive fundraising companies and keep more of the money your school works hard to raise by running your own DIY Colour Run with Stage FX. Instead of losing a percentage of your profits to third-party organisers, all you pay for is the Holi Colour Powder and supplies needed to run the event yourself — meaning your school keeps more funds for the things that matter most. Even better, schools can save even more by purchasing in bulk and accessing our wholesale discount pricing.

With Stage FX, you get premium event supplies, expert support, and a budget-friendly way to create an unforgettable fundraiser while maximising your profits.

A fun and easy way to raise money

A colour run is one of the most exciting and cost-effective fundraising events a school can host. Combining physical activity, entertainment, and community involvement, it’s a fantastic way to raise funds while delivering an unforgettable experience for students.

The bright colours and energetic atmosphere naturally attract strong participation from students, families, and the wider community, helping increase attendance and fundraising opportunities.

Schools can raise money through:

Event registrations
Sponsorships and donations
Raffles and competitions
Food stalls or sausage sizzles
Merchandise and colour stations

Best of all, Colour Runs are budget-friendly and easy to organise. By using bulk Holi Powder packs with refillable squeeze bottles, schools can create a spectacular event without large overhead costs. Volunteers can easily refill bottles throughout the day, helping reduce powder usage while keeping the colour fun going all event long.

The visual impact of a Colour Run also makes it perfect for social media promotion, school newsletters, and local media coverage — helping generate excitement before, during, and after the event.

Start Planning Your School Colour Run

Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, school fun day, sports event, wellbeing activity, or community celebration, a Colour Run is an exciting way to bring students, families, and staff together for an unforgettable day of fun and colour. The team at Stage FX is here to help make planning easy with quality Holi Powder, expert advice, and affordable bulk pricing for schools. Get in touch with our friendly team for product recommendations, planning tips, and everything you need to create an incredible Colour Run event.

Colour fun run FAQs

How much holi colour powder do we need?

We recommend allowing approximately 200–250g of powder per participant. Using squeeze bottles helps control the amount of powder used while still creating vibrant bursts of colour throughout the event.

What do participants wear?

We recommend wearing old clothes and comfortable running shoes, as some colour powder may leave slight residue on certain fabrics after washing. White shirts or light-coloured outfits work best to make the vibrant colours really stand out and create an even more colourful experience during the event.

What supplies are needed?

For the best value, we recommend purchasing:

Bulk boxes of Holi Powder
Refillable squeeze bottles
Green Instant Slime Powder
Flexi tubs
Slime/paint Blasters

Our soft squeeze bottles are designed to evenly distribute powder while reducing waste, making them ideal for schools and large events.

Pre-filled easy squeeze bottles are also available for schools wanting a quicker, hassle-free setup with minimal volunteer involvement.

Is holi colour powder Easy to Clean?

Yes! Holi Powder is designed to clean up easily after your event. It naturally washes away from grass and outdoor areas, making it perfect for school ovals and open fields. Any remaining powder can simply be rinsed away with a hose, and rain will also help naturally clear leftover colour over time. For the easiest cleanup, we recommend avoiding concrete surfaces where colour residue can sometimes linger longer than on grass.

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