It was the second annual Dye Hard Fun Run, an event that encourages the community to walk, jog or a run a five kilometre course while being doused in brightly coloured dye.

Event organiser Rod Fardell said the day was an “amazing success”.

“Everyone has turned up and had a great time and a great day,” he said.

“That is what it is all about. It is not a serious race by any means; it is about getting out there and having fun, bringing the family down.”

Most people chose to walk the course with their friends and family, including a few dogs, however some made the effort to run the whole way.

Nicole Trindorfer was among those who participated, coming all the way from Canberra with her three children to participate alongside her friend, Bathurst resident Jodie Wilson.

Ms Trindorfer said she participated in the Bathurst Dye Hard Fun Run last year and wanted come back for another go.

“It is all about family and about having fun and getting out and having a go,” she said.

“[The kids] love getting dirty, but I think it is a bit of a competition to see if they can outrun us, which they have.”

Mr Fardell said the attendance was what he was hoping for.

“The attendance was good, it was really, really good. I think for these regional areas, they’ve been really, really good, so we’re very happy with it,” he said.

After two successful years, Mr Fardell was quick to confirm that the event will return in 2017.

However, it will take on a different format.

“We’re looking at planning a Glow Hard run here next year, so it will be a whole different ballgame,” Mr Fardell said.

“The Glow Hard run is basically what they call a Dye Hard run, but at night time. So what we’ve got is a heap of gels and coloured powder that actually stays as neon.

“What they’ll do is they’ll run through the dark, or semi-dark, and they’ll all glow.”

Mr Fardell thanked the entire community for its support of the event and CSU for allowing the use of the campus after the original venue, the Macquarie River precinct, fell through.