Thousands take part in 2017 Beijing Color Run

Nearly 10 thousand runners have taken part in the 2017 Beijing Color Run. The 5-kilometer race, which was held at the garden expo in the Chinese capital on Saturday, saw participants splattered with colorful powders to promote happiness and health. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Nearly 10 thousand runners have taken part in the 2017 Beijing Color Run. The 5-kilometer race, which was held at the garden expo in the Chinese capital on Saturday, saw participants splattered with colorful powders to promote happiness and health. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Nearly 10 thousand runners have taken part in the 2017 Beijing Color Run. The 5-kilometer race, which was held at the garden expo in the Chinese capital on Saturday, saw participants splattered with colorful powders to promote happiness and health. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Beijing is the second city in China to hold a “Color Run” this year after Hangzhou. Similar events are scheduled to take place in Chengdu on June 24, and Shanghai on September 23&24. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Beijing is the second city in China to hold a “Color Run” this year after Hangzhou. Similar events are scheduled to take place in Chengdu on June 24, and Shanghai on September 23&24. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Beijing is the second city in China to hold a “Color Run” this year after Hangzhou. Similar events are scheduled to take place in Chengdu on June 24, and Shanghai on September 23&24. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The Color Run is referred to as “the happiest 5 kilometers on the planet”, in an effort to encourage people to run together for fun and to promote health and happiness. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The Color Run is referred to as “the happiest 5 kilometers on the planet”, in an effort to encourage people to run together for fun and to promote health and happiness. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The Color Run is referred to as “the happiest 5 kilometers on the planet”, in an effort to encourage people to run together for fun and to promote health and happiness. [Photo: Chinanews.com]