Get ready for the 10th annual Halloween 5K run/walk and Kid’s Dash on Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m., at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.
Participants can walk or run the officially timed 5K (3.1 mile) path throughout campus. The Kid’s Dash will start at 10:15 a.m. for children 3 to 12 years old. All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt. Costumes are encouraged.
Runners/walkers can sign their children up for the Little Pumpkins’ Patch, a free area open during and after the race that includes pumpkin decorating and various Halloween activities. There also will be some fun additions for the 10th year of the race and Pumpkins’ Patch.
Registration is $40 for community members/alumni and $30 for Moraine Valley students/employees until Aug. 31. Prices go up by $5 on Sept. 1 and another $5 on Oct. 1. The Kid’s Dash is $10 until Aug. 31 and $15 until race day. Anyone who wants to register their child for the Pumpkins’ Patch must be signed up for the race.
Event sponsorship is available between $100 and $1,000. Proceeds from the event will go to the Moraine Valley Foundation, which provides scholarships to students. For additional information or to register, visit morainevalley.edu/fitrec/programs/halloween5k/.
For news media inquiries, contact Maura Vizza, Moraine Valley communications specialist/sports information coordinator, at (708) 974-5742 or VizzaM@morainevalley.edu.
