Although autumn gets credit for being the most colorful of Maine's seasons, the Boothbay Region YMCA is trying to bring a little color to the dog days of summer.

The first Color Me Rad 5k is slated to come to Vacationland on August 24 in Brunswick. Proceeds from the race will benefit Maine YMCAs, including the Boothbay Region YMCA.

But first volunteers are needed, Boothbay Region YMCA membership and marketing director Meagan Hamblett said.

For every volunteer, more money is donated to various YMCAs throughout Maine. Volunteers will be needed to help hand out race packets before the race. Volunteers can still run in the race.

The cost to register for the race is $45 through June 28.

Each Color Me Rad run benefits a different charity for the area where it is hosted.

Color is added via “color bombs” throughout the race, meaning that monochromatic runners at the start finish the race looking tie-dyed. The color is dyed cornstarch and is launched at runners throughout the race.

The Maine race is one of only three in New England for 2013. The first will be July 27 in Boston and the third will be September 28 in Providence, R.I.

Boothbay Region YMCA needs approximately 100 volunteers for the race. Potential volunteers should contact Hamblett at mhamblett@brymca.org. To register for the run, visit www.colormerad.com and enter the promo code YMCAME.