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DHS ColorBurst Run a Huge Success
October 07th 2013 by Staff Writer

Color Burst Fun For Walkers and Runners of All Ages
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Dexter, Missouri - Life is always a little brighter when you add color!!! And that was certainly true as over 200 participants in the first D-Unit Bearcat ColorBurst Run approached the starting line in the drizzling rain on Saturday morning.
For many years, 5K runs have brought a lot of excitement to events but they have taken on a whole new dimension in the FUN category with the addition of corn starch and powdered food coloring.
The ColorBurst ideas quickly grabbed the attention of young and old as well as runners and walkers. Dana Adams of First National Bank conceived the idea after her daughter, Kendall attended a similar event in Sikeston, Missouri. She immediately knew this was the perfect to coordinate for the 2013 DHS Homecoming weekend.


The rain did not dampen the spirits as runners and walkers began to arrive prior to the 8:00 a.m. start. Dexter High School principal Dan Pollock was on hand to welcome the group and get the race started.
Organizers have not completed a final tally of the benefit to the D-Unit Pep Club, but all indications are that this event will be a great starting place for the group.
"I've heard nothing but good things about the event," commented high school counselor, Judy Patterson. "Everyone had a great time and is already looking forward to the event next year."

Runners and walkers came from a broad range of both the community and others returning for reunion activities. Kindergartener Klaire Essner, daughter of Kent and Kim Essner, was probably the youngest runner and Tom Love of Dexter was the most senior runner in the group.

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Last Updated on October 07th 2013 by Dee Loflin
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