Cirque du Soleil Hosts 17th Annual “Run Away with Cirque du Soleil” at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas
On Saturday, April 14, Cirque du Soleil hosted the 17th annual “Run Away with Cirque du Soleil” 5k and 1-mile fun run at the Springs Preserve (Pictured: Cirque du Soleil Performers – Photo credit: Cashman Photo).
Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil performers at the 17th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil
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The family-friendly event kicked off with Vegas’ own Blue Man Group with a first-time special appearance at the starting line alongside of more than 40 Cirque artists that patrons mingled with during the event.
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Once participants finished the race, they enjoyed live music, a circus themed play area and indulged in complimentary refreshments provided by Whole Foods.
Participants during the 17th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil
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Cirque du Soleil performer at the 17th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil
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Mystere performer at the 17th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil
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Warm up activities at the 17th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil
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Cirque du Soleil performers at the 17th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil
Photo credit: Cashman Photo
The event, which brings Cirque du Soleil and the Las Vegas community together every spring, raised funds for the Springs Preserve and Arts Nomades – Cirque’s academic collaboration with the Public Education Foundation focused on enriching artistic and cultural education in elementary schools.