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"  Whether your kids are sports fiends or couch potatoes, summer is a great time to get the whole family moving. Good thing there are a whole new crop of events designed to make fitness fun \u2014 for all ages. Check out the series below. You&amp;#039;re sure to find at least one great event near you! The Color Run: When it comes to offbeat runs, this bright race series might have started the recent trend. It&amp;#039;s open to all ages \u2014 all you need to do is show up in all white and participants are doused in &amp;quot;Color&amp;quot; (aka food grade cornstarch) as they cover the 3.1-mile course. It&amp;#039;s perfect for any kid who&amp;#039;s ever dreamed of being in a food fight and the race isn&amp;#039;t timed, so everyone&amp;#039;s a winner. Races are scheduled in nearly all 50 states, so be sure to check out thecolorrun.com/locations to find a stop near you. Kiditarod: Families in the Chicago area will love this kid-friendly iteration of the infamous Chiditarod shopping cart race. Taking place on August 10, teams of kids and adults will race wagons to different checkpoints to complete art projects, play games, and strive for the Kiditarod trophy. Teams are encouraged to bring a team flag (or create one at the event), decorate their wagons, and show up in costume \u2014 the more outrageous, the better! Run For Your Lives: Video game and horror movie fans will be psyched to outrun the undead in this fun zombie-inspired series. Best for older kids (the age cutoff is 14), this race involves a series of horror movie-inspired obstacles and a lively after party with live music, food, and fun family-friendly games. Participants can also sign up to be &amp;quot;zombified&amp;quot; if they&amp;#039;d rather chase than be chased. Keep in mind, this race isn&amp;#039;t for the faint of heart \u2014 you&amp;#039;ll have to get a little dirty to escape the zombie apocalypse. Electric Run: One of the only races out there to come with its own soundtrack, the Electric Run series is also one of the few races to take place after dark. Courses are decorated with neon lights, lasers, colored fountains, and more, and each participant is given an LED bracelet, glow necklace, and glow sunglasses. The event itself is all ages, though it&amp;#039;s important to note that alcohol is often served at the finish celebration. Electric Runs light up most major cities, so check electricrun.com/locations-new to find an event near you. National Dance Day: Not a running fan? You can still get the whole family moving for National Dance Day on July 27. Sponsored by the Dizzy Feet Foundation, this day is designed to encourage a love of dance. Venues across the country are hosting events in honor of the day, including free dance classes at a number of studios in Los Angeles, a dance party in Chicago&amp;#039;s Grant Park, and a flash mob on the National Mall in DC. Don&amp;#039;t live near a major metro area? Choreographers from the popular show &amp;quot;So You Think You Can Dance&amp;quot; designed routines for all levels and you can find step-by-step video instructions on dizzyfeetfoundation.org. Ready to get active? Be sure to check out our favorite exercise products and our top tips to find the best workout wear. And if it&amp;#039;s too hot to go out, try one of our top-tested fitness video games! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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