A colorful, unique event took place Saturday as more than 100 people flocked to Emporia State University for the annual Nitty Gritty Tie-Dye Run.
The 5K run and walk invites participants out for a morning of fitness with the goal of raising funds for nonprofit agencies in the area. Organizer Katie Ollenburger says the event raised over $3,000 last year and the goal was to exceed that this year.
The event wrapped with a color party on the steps of Plumb Hall. ESU student Marisleysis Velazquez was all smiles afterwards.
Emily Velazquez, a recent graduate of ESU now attending Fort Hays State came back to participate in the run for the first time with her sister.
Fundraising totals are pending. Photos can be found below.
Photos by Brandon Peoples/KVOE News
{gallery}Nitty Gritty Tie-Dye Run Sept 22 2018{/gallery}
