Color-coordinated

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After the run, the participants showed off their spirit and colors.

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Clouds of all colors filled the air as the participants threw colored cornstarch as they crossed the finish line.

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Aactor Billy Crystal with student organizer Blaine Siegal.

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Hanna Katz, left, Adelaide Donnelly and Olivia Diresta were covered head to toe.

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Angie Zion, left, Briana Sodmann and Claire Mcquade participated in the event.

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Student organizer Blaine Siegal rode triumphantly on her friend Peter Capozzi’s shoulders to show off their spirit after the run.

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Long Beach High School’s Peer Leadership Club organized a successful Color Run on May 16 at Long Beach Middle School’s Veteran’s Field.

A variety of bold hues illuminated the participants after they completed the race. As a special highlight, the event included a surprise visit from Long Beach High School alumnus Billy Crystal, who stopped by to show his support while he was in town celebrating his own 50th high school reunion.

The Color Run raised approximately $1,500, which benefitted the Long Beach Animal Shelter as well as residents in need. High school students participated as runners and welcomed a splash of colored cornstarch as they crossed the finish line. Other students worked as volunteers, selling T-shirts and food and cheering on the participants. Sophomores Philip Persky and Blaine Siegal led the effort.