Mark your calendars, get your costume ready, put on your running shoes and get ready for the Annual 5K Elf Color Run or Walk; Saturday, September 27 at 8 a.m. Stewart-Watson Field on Main Post. Registration starts at 7 a.m. There will be a costume contest, live DJ and you will get to meet the Doughboy Football Team and most importantly Santa! To register go to active or estartline or email ftbenningelfrun@gmail for a registration form. If you register before Sept. 12, the cost is $25 per individual, $20 per participant for a family/group of three or more; after Sept. 13, add $5. Only pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt. Late and race day registrants will receive t-shirts while supplies last. All children will receive a ribbon. Prizes will be awarded for individual with the best costumes and group spirit. There will be multiple door prizes. Each registrant will receive a ticket for a door prize. Bring a toy or monetary donation and receive an additional door prize ticket. Colored powder (corn starch) will be thrown at this event. The color is safe and can be washed out but there is a possibility of stains. We do not recommend you wear anything you are afraid of getting stained. Whether you run or walk, everyone will be showered with color throughout the run at various stations. This event is not timed and individuals of all ages are welcome to participate! Please note that pets are not allowed on Stewart Watson Field. Santas Castle is a 100 percent volunteer run, non-profit 501(c)(3), that strives to provide toys for children of Fort Benning Soldiers who are facing financial hardship at Christmas. Each child receives brand new and age appropriate toys and each Family receives a board game. In 2013, Santa’s Castle provided toys to more than 750 Fort Benning children.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:00:01 +0000
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