By: Vincent Khan
On Sept 24, over 104 people gathered to join Delta College’s sixth annual 5k Color Run. At precisely 9 a.m., a burst of colorful powder filled the air, leaving tie-dye designs on everyone’s shirts. This signaled the start of the race, and people of all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds began their trek around Delta’s nature area, completing five laps. The participants included a diverse range of individuals, from seniors to youngsters, and even a golden retriever joined in on the run.
The 5k event was organized by the physical therapy assistant and dental hygiene program. All the funds raised will be utilized to cover the cost of licensure and board exams for each program. The programs at Delta College cost between $10,000-$12,000, excluding the expenses of licensure and board exams that typically amount to a few hundred dollars. It is heartening to see the local community come together to support aspiring students in achieving their career goals.
The winner of this year’s race was a committed 12 year old named Dalton Shultz. He mentioned that he had practiced the day before at the Delta location, as he frequently runs and wanted to get some practice in by running the course ahead of time.
