KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The most colorful Opening Day in Kings Island’s tradition-steeped history takes place Saturday, April 27, when the 364-acre amusement and waterpark hosts the inaugural Komen Color Me Pink 5k Walk/Run to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
The Komen Color Me Pink 5k features a 3.1-mile course around the park which offers unique and behind-the-scenes views of many popular attractions including the Diamondback roller coaster and the K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad. Along the course are four color shoots. Participants will be doused in color as they make their way through these areas of the course.
No other walk/run in the region can offer the fun and excitement of the Komen Color Me Pink 5k at Kings Island. This unique experience isn’t about speed or being an athlete. It’s about having crazy pink fun with family and friends while making an impact and helping to save lives in the fight against breast cancer.
Registration for the Komen Color Me Pink 5k which includes Opening Day admission to Kings Island is $54.99 per person ages 11 and up and $24.99 for ages 3-10.
Registration for Kings Island 2013 season passholders is $34.99 per person for ages 11 and up and $4.99 for ages 3-10.
An early-bird special with a discount of up to 45 percent off the registration price is available through Friday, February 22.
To register, visit komencincinnati.org/color.
Kings Island is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Kings Island, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, four water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.
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