Pumpkin Slayer 5k

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Past event

6:30 PM EDT

Bay City, Michigan

$32.80 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at the 4th Annual Pumpkin Slayer 5k on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Bay City, Michigan! This family-friendly event, hosted by the Bay Area Runners Club, promises a thrilling run/walk through the eerie woods along the Bay-zil trail, starting at 6:30 PM. The course is an exciting out-and-back route that winds into Frankenlust Township, making it the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween spirit while staying active.

Participants can enjoy refreshments at the finish line, and each registered racer will receive an award and a t-shirt (if registered by October 8). The entry fee is just $30, and children 10 and under can join for free with a registered adult. Best of all, your participation supports a great cause, as all proceeds will benefit the Safe Harbor food pantry. Don't miss your chance to join this festive occasion and give back to the community while enjoying a night of fun and fitness!

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Races

Pumpkin Slayer 5k Run

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 PM EDT

$32.80

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Pumpkin Slayer 5k Walk

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

6:30 PM EDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

Do you like the spirit of Halloween? Do you like going for a run or walk in the evening? Then come out for a spooky and fun time at the 4th Pumpkin Slayer 5k, presented by the Bay Area Runners Club. The run/walk will begin at 6:30pm on Saturday October 19, 2024. It will be held on the paved rail trail across the street from the Coryell Fieldhouse located on 514 Morton St. in Bay city. Our creepy course will be winding through the eerie woods utilizing the Bay-zil trail heading into Frankenlust Township. It is an out and back course. We will celebrate with refreshments at the finish line as we hand out custom Age Group awards to runners/walkers. Each registered racer will be given an award at the finish. A t-shirt will be included with registration(cutoff for t-shirt is 10/10). This is a family friendly event for a wonderful cause, COMMUNITY! Support Bay county's local food pantry this year! All proceeds will go directly to Safe Harbor food pantry. BARC will give 100% of the funds to Safe Harbor. You can also go to BARCmi.com and click on Community Impact for a snapshot of the many other charities we support. Every month we give thousands of dollars to amazing community outreach programs. Consider joining the Bay Area Runners Club so that you can be involved in giving back through fun and fitness!

REGISTRATION INFO- $30 entry fee includes, race entry for run/walk, bib, t-shirt (if registered by October 8th),

PACKET PICK-UP- packet pickup and race day registration will be from 5:30 to 6: 15 p.m. at the tent located at the Coryell baseball fields.

Race day sign up will be available for $30 cash. Please be aware that no shirts will be available and awards may be on a first come, first signed up basis for race day entrants. Children 10 and under race for free with each registered adult. Just sign each child up on race day once you have picked up your bib.

Did we forget anything? Please email the race director Sharon Pilaske if you have any further questions. [email protected]