Kate Gidlow-Black (left) and Ruby Faragher run through a paint station. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON : Colourful event enjoyed by wide spectrum of the city

PhD students (from left) Zahra Rahmani, Mitra Darestani, Zohaib Amjad, Amir Amini, Parham Hosseini and Golnoush Madani jump for joy at the Rainbow Run at Logan Park, Dunedin, yesterday. : Colourful event enjoyed by wide spectrum of the city

Rainbow Run participants relished the occasion yesterday. Front row (from left) Charlotte Preston (9), Luke Preston (10), Lena Kaiser (9) and Thomas Kaiser (10). Back (from left) Dan Preston, Helen Preston, Craig Earl, Amelia Brusse-Earl (10) and Josef... : Colourful event enjoyed by wide spectrum of the city

Aqilah Pauzi (left) and Jasmin Ramli enjoyed the event. : Colourful event enjoyed by wide spectrum of the city

Ice creams were a reward enjoyed by members of the Culpan family and friends. From left, Alice Haines (9), Eden Culpan (9), Amanda Stewart, Ali Culpan (11) and Nate Clark (11). : Colourful event enjoyed by wide spectrum of the city