Inflatable Fun Run

HERMISTON — Kicking off the beginning of summer fun that the whole family can enjoy are an inflatable fun run and color war at Butte Park, 1245 NW Seventh St., on June 24 and 25.

These two days will be packed full of bouncing, running and water-filled fun.

On June 24, from 4-9 p.m., pay-to-play family activities include bounce houses, knocker ball and a chance to unofficially run the inflatable course.

The highlight events happen June 25 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Starting the day off will be a 5K inflatable fun run for competitive runners from 8-9 a.m.

Next will be the Hydroelectric CrossFit course that combines the inflatable run with the intensity of CrossFit from 9-10 a.m.

After that, the course will be open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for individuals, families and teams to play or compete for the fastest course time.

Registration fees differ from individual runners to a max of six team members. These fees do not apply to children younger than 3 who can run for free with a registered adult. To register visit https://secure.rec1.com/OR/hermiston-or/catalog.

For those not wanting to run the course, there will be a large color war on June 25 at 11:30 a.m. Each person on a team will be given a sock full of cornstarch and food dyes to throw and make a colorful fun mess with.

Registration for the color war is $5 per person and can be done in advance at https://secure.rec1.com/OR/hermiston-or/catalog.

After the race there will be activities available at the Family Fun Center such as laser tag, bounce houses, knocker ball and a dunk tank. Unlimited play wristbands will be available for $20.