7th Annual Great Pumpkin Run & Walk

The seventh annual Great Pumpkin Run & Walk is set for Thanksgiving Monday (October 14) in Armstrong at the IPE Fairgrounds.This family-friendly event features four divisions, ensuring entrants of all ages and abilities can take part. There are 2.5km and 5km walks, as well as 5km and 7.5km runs, all of which start at 10 a.m.Chocolate medals, which have graciously been donated by Armstrong’s Chocoliro, will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the Open 5km and 7.5km runs, as well as to the top three male and female 12 and under runners in the 5km loop. The entry fee for the Pumpkin Run is $15 for adults and $5 for youth (under 17), with proceeds supporting the Armstrong Food Bank and the Brown Bag Lunch Program. Runners are encouraged to sign up early to receive a free toque.Advanced registration is available online at www.zone4.ca, or in Armstrong at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce until Thursday, Oct. 10. You can get registration forms at Armstrong Optometry; Swanson Mountain Fitness; Armstrong Museum; and Armstrong Library. Vernon registrants can pick up forms at Bluebird Sport & Spine, The Gentleman’s Shop & Shave Parlour and The Starting Block. You can also register at the Armstrong Farmers Market on Saturday, October 12.Final registration will be on race day (October 14), from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Horticulture Building at the IPE Fairgrounds.