Update: ‘Color Blast Fun Run’ in SLO rescheduled 

Update posted Jan. 21

Race route flooded due to El Nino, rescheduled for April 23

The third annual Color Blast Fun Run, a charity run benefitting Alex Cherry Maier Memorial Fund for college scholarships has been rescheduled to April 23. Due to the rain, the route is flooded and too muddy for runners to enjoy.

For more information about the run and to register, visit SLOColorBlast.com.

Original story posted Jan. 19

Proceeds benefit the Alex Cherry Maier Memorial Fund

–On Saturday, Jan. 23, San Luis Obispo High School will host the third annual Color Blast Fun Run, a charity run benefitting Alex Cherry Maier Memorial Fund for college scholarships. The day will begin with pre-race entertainment at 9 a.m., with the 5k run/walk starting at 10 a.m. Same day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Over the past 2 years more than 4,000 runners have helped raised more than $80,000 and awarded more than 40 scholarships. All proceeds go to Alex Cherry Maier Memorial Fund that provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Scholarships are need-based and favor athletes with “heart.” There is no GPA requirement. The scholarships are $500 to $2,300 each.

Alex Maier was a soccer player at San Luis Obispo High School who was killed in a car accident in 2013.

San Luis Obispo High School is located at 1499 San Luis Drive in San Luis Obispo.

For more information about the run and to register, visit SLOColorBlast.com.

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