The event, as always, was popular with tourists and families residing in Phuket, mainly down to the fact that it is the only one of its kind in Phuket and is very different to many other sporting events that take place on the island.
As opposed to some of the more serious events geared towards professional athletes, the Colour Fun Run promotes fitness for fun rather than competition, welcoming everyone from very young children to those that are young-at-heart, regardless of athletic prowess.
The run took place at the Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort in Thalang between 9 and 11am under overcast but dry skies and participants had two distances to choose from this year: a 1.5 kilometre or 5km course.
Each participant was equipped with a pair of sunglasses and a bag of colourful powder before setting off for their run. Throughout the course, volunteers at colour stations showered the runners with multi-coloured powders and the runners threw their own coloured powder back at volunteers, other runners and spectators.
By the end, everyone was covered head-to-toe in the colours of the rainbow. The coloured powder that is used is certifiably safe, washes off with water, and does no damage to the surrounding environment.
The occasion is inspired by the famous Holi Festival from India, hence the explosion of vibrant colours, energy, music and movement that are witnessed on the day.
After the run, guests enjoyed a range of refreshments, while live musical entertainment provided chance for anyone with any energy remaining to shake a leg. Each participant was given a T-shirt and a commemorative medal of completion.
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat oversaw the opening ceremony on the day and was joined by his wife, Ms Busadee, who is currently President of the Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand, and Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) President Rewat Areerob.