As part of the 2019 Lakes Festival at The Entrance, Central Coast Council will hold the inaugural Colour Our Coast fun run/walk on Sunday 10 November.

The 5km circuit will feature five separate colour stations setup at 1km intervals to ensure entrants cross the finish line splashed in colour.

Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said the event aims to promote positive health and wellbeing for young people across the Coast.

“Anyone aged 12-24, and their families, are welcome to come and join in the fun,” Ms Vaughan said.

“This is a great opportunity for young people on the Coast to get out and about in the natural environment and do something positive for their physical health at the same time.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the event highlights Council’s commitment to deliver projects and events for younger generations.

“Young people have told us that they want to see more affordable and inclusive events on the Coast that they can be a part of,” Mayor Matthews said.

“Council is committed to creating a community where young people feel safe, happy and have access to the services and events they need.”

The $5 entry fee will be donated to three local youth focused charities and organisations:

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance
• Central Coast Kids in Need
• Shoebox Revolution.

The event will include live music, food and drink stalls, 'Colour Me Happy' photo opportunities, skate demos and more for participants to enjoy after they’ve completed the fun run/walk.

The Colour Our Coast fun run/walk and festival will be held on Sunday 10 November 2019, from 9am – 4pm at Picnic Point Reserve in The Entrance. Entrants can select one of the three start times held throughout the day.

The event is the first key action delivered by the Youth For Youth (Y4Y) action team, with support from Council’s Youth Services team.

To sign up for the event and receive a registration pack with safety glasses and a Colour Our Coast race shirt, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/colourourcoast