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# The Spark Run: Kaskade Announces 5K Run With Glow Necklaces Followed By EDM Concert
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-spark-run-kaskade-announces-5k-run-with-glow-necklaces-followed-by-edm-concert/
- Published: 2014-04-23T10:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-04-23T10:30:00.000Z
- Description: DJ Kaskade yesterday announced an interesting approach to a 5K run that seems influenced by The Color Run. There will be activities at the "pre-run plaza", a 5K run in. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/04/the-spark-run-kaskade-announces-5k-run-with-glow-necklaces-followed-by-ed
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, Music Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38

[![The-spark-run](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201a73db00b0d970d-150wi "The-spark-run")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201a73db00b0d970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)

DJ Kaskade yesterday announced an interesting approach to a 5K run that seems influenced by The Color Run. There will be activities at the "pre-run plaza", a 5K run in which costumes and glowsticks are encouraged and a concert to follow. Kaskade will run in the 5K in Denver and perform afterwards. Other U.S. cities will follow though it's unclear who will perform at those locations.

[Kaskade](http://www.kaskademusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com) took [to Tumblr](http://thisisadynasty.tumblr.com/post/83532991330/the-spark-run?ref=hypebot.com) to announce [The Spark Run](http://thesparkrun.com/?ref=hypebot.com).

Kaskade explains he "had the opportunity to partner up with some friends and create The Spark Run" which he then describes:

"The Spark Run is what in the past people have called a 'fun run'. But we’ve updated this business. We are here to celebrate originality. This run encourages costumes, glowsticks + LED’s. You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy this. Register, show up early, take part in the activities, then walk the 5K with a bunch of friends."

"Obviously (you know me, right?) theres an after-party with live performances. Get down with the community of people who just shared the same experience. And if you are a runner? Get in there! Running at night, on a course like we’re creating is incredibly satisfying."

Kaskade will run and then perform in Denver, May 9\. He states:

"We will have the sound loud and lights lit. You will know you’re at the finish line, friend."

It does sound like fun and I don't think it detracts from what Kaskade and company are doing to say that The Spark Run sounds a lot like [The Color Run](http://thecolorrun.com/?gclid=CPeB28OD9r0CFahlOgod9CMAHg&ref=hypebot.com) especially if you compare their illustrated maps.

**The Spark Run [map](http://thesparkrun.com/about?ref=hypebot.com):**

[![Spark-run-map](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201a511a4f8ef970c-350wi "Spark-run-map")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201a511a4f8ef970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)

The Color Run [map](http://thecolorrun.com/about/?ref=hypebot.com):

[![Color-run-map](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201a3fcf54c64970b-350wi "Color-run-map")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201a3fcf54c64970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)

The Spark Run sounds like a fun idea and could well be a real business not unlike The Color Run.

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