Hundreds will put on their running shoes for the Run or Dye race at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre

People will be painting the Outdoor Sports Centre in Bassett all the colours of the rainbow when they take part in the Run or Dye event in aid of charity.

Similar to the Hindu festival of Holi, runners, dancers and walkers will have paint powder thrown at them as they take part in the fivekilometre event held at locations throughout the world.

Run or Dye is joining forces with the Thornhill Road centre to bring community members together for a fun, friendly event, which will also raise money for good causes.

SHORT CUT: Jennifer Hogan after her haircut with salon owner Jane Odam and stylist Benn Parkinson

Jennifer Hogan who had her 14 inches of her hair cut yesterday is one of those taking part and will be running for The Little Princess Trust which gives tailored wigs to children who have lost their hair. Anyone else wanting to get paint thrown at them in aid of the charity of their choice still has the chance to take part.

Registration is at 10am with people blasted with cornstarch powder as they make their way along the course from about 11am.

Founder Jake Ackerman, said: “We are thrilled to come to Southampton with the Run or Dye series.

“We are delighted so many people have participated in the race. Run or Dye’s first year in the UK is proving to be a huge success and we look forward to welcoming even more people to get involved next year.”

Families, friends and colleagues take part in the event which has been held in 150 cities around the world.

Participants line up in white running gear, tutus, or dressed head to toe in fancy dress ready to take on the 5km challenge.

With races previously taking place in London, Liverpool and the Republic of Ireland, the run has seen thousands of people from all walks of life participate in the 5km.

To find out more visit uk.runordye.com.

For more pictures and updates see the Daily Echo website later this morning.