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Billed as the Happiest 5K on the Planet, the un-timed race was held in Singapore and South-east Asia for the first time. (Photo 2 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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The run is not your usual competitive running event, with the official website describing it as “a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family.” (Photo 3 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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The Color Run has also been held in the United States, Australia and China. (Photo 4 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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The Singapore route saw runners start from Siloso Beach and run toward Palawan Beach, before heading back to Siloso Beach. (Photo 5 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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The runners were doused with red, yellow, blue and pink powder as they ran. (Photo 6 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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The fun continued at the finish line with a gigantic Color Throwing Festival where more coloured powder threw up millions of vivid color combinations. (Photo 7 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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All runners donated $1 from their race entry fee to Project Happy Feet, a charity that aims to alleviate poverty among underprivileged children and youth. (Photo 8 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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(Photo 9 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)

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(Photo 10 © Stanley Cheah/Red Sports)