This is "the happiest 5K on the planet"! Run or walk with your friends and family in a party atmosphere with color powder being tossed at you for every kilometer you complete. Makes for some crazy photos and a fun, non-competitive take on a charity run.
Packet pickup the day before went smoothly, TCR is pretty well established and has everything down to a well organized system of procedures. Check-in ticket was emailed the day before, printed or scanned from phones, and you got what you needed without hassle.
Day-of was also pretty smooth. Start line had zumba, stretching, and tons of bubble machines going. Race itself started on time, and the finish line had some business booths and food trucks available. Unlike most races, people were easily able to walk up and register, and instead of promptly starting at 8AM it seemed like you could walk up and join the event for a couple of hours.
Though they emphasize fun instead of competition, I do wish they would add a timing device (or the option for one) to our number bibs for those who are interested in their pacing.