From Griff Prichard
Alabama State Games
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA—Take a brisk jog through Montgomery’s Old Cloverdale as part of the ASF Foundation’s annual Pumpkin Run and Lots O’ Fun 5K & Fun Run.
Registration for the October 12 family-friendly event is now open at 2024 Pumpkin Run & Lots O’ Fun – https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/PumpkinRunandLotsOFun
Be sure to take advantage of our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL registration rates.
● 5K
○ $30 (NOW through September 13)
○ $35 (September 14 through October 10)
○ $40 (October 11 – October 12 @ 7:45 AM)
● Fun Run
○ $20 (NOW through September 13)
○ $25 (September 14 through October 10)
○ $30 (October 11 – October 12 @ 7:45 AM)
Amongst the fun and games of the annual Pumpkin Run, the ASF Foundation will award one $500 scholarship. Everyone who registers is eligible to win the scholarship. (Must be present for the drawing to win.) Those who register after October 1st and purchase a t-shirt are not guaranteed the shirt the day of the run. Everyone who registers (regardless of the registration date) will receive a free pumpkin.
The event is open to runners or walkers of all ages. Dogs are also welcome as long as they are leashed and managed by a responsible adult.
“We love having community-centered events throughout the fall,” said Laura Creel Burt, ASF Foundation’s executive director. “The Pumpkin Run and then Dinklebells in December allow our team to reach out to the community and produce events that are fun for and welcoming to people of all ages. Last year’s event was amazing and had a great turnout. We hope to continue to grow the event each year.”
The 5K Pumpkin Run and Lots O’ Fun Run starts and finishes at Cloverdale Bottom Park (Cloverdale Road) in Montgomery’s historic Idlewild Community and will have fun and games for the whole family. Tentative events – along with the 5K and Fun Run – for the 2024 Pumpkin Run include a ring toss, a Smooch-a-Pooch Photo Booth, a bounce house and a pumpkin patch. For an additional donation, you get an opportunity to Pie The Pumpkin! There will be a finisher’s medal for all who cross the finish line and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each age group.
There will also be awards for the best-costumed adult, child and dog. A map of the racecourse can be found at Pumpkin Run & Lots O’Fun Sign-up with this link https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/LetsHaveFunAtThePumpkinRunOld
ABOUT THE ASF FOUNDATION & THE ALABAMA STATE GAMES
The ASF Foundation – parent of the Alabama State Games – uses sports as a vehicle to encourage and emphasize academic success, healthy living and good citizenship. The ASF Foundation’s annual Alabama State Games is the largest multi-sport event in Alabama, featuring 25 Olympic-styled sports and more than 3,000 Alabama athletes of all ages and abilities competing for gold, silver and bronze medals. The ASF Foundation’s other programs include the Student Ambassadors Program, which is geared toward career-minded high school students; the Scholarship Initiative, which has so far awarded $414,860 in (601) academic scholarships, URKEYS2DRV a partnership with State Farm, Children’s of Alabama, Alabama ABC Board, ALDOT, LUTZIE 43 Foundation and Honoring Our Heroes which highlights the sacrifices made by others to keep our communities free and safe. Additional information can be found by emailing [email protected] www.alagames.com
