{"id":25136,"date":"2013-10-28T15:38:47","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T20:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=25136"},"modified":"2013-10-28T15:38:47","modified_gmt":"2013-10-28T20:38:47","slug":"united-way-fun-run-returns-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2013\/10\/united-way-fun-run-returns-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"United Way Fun Run returns Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Runners<\/a>

Runners take their mark at the start of the United Way Halloween 5K Fun Run last year. The third annual edition of the event happens again Thursday. <\/p><\/div>\n

For some, the idea of running five kilometres is scary stuff.<\/p>\n

Add ghosts and goblins to the mix, though, and suddenly it becomes fun, especially if it’s the third annual United Way Halloween 5K Fun Run. <\/a><\/p>\n

The All Hallow’s Eve hustle, which includes a walk for those who enjoy a slower pace, happens Thursday from 11:30 to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

New this year is the option to do a 45-minute zumba session in the Walker Complex for those who like to move but want to stay indoors.<\/p>\n

Costumes for the run, walk or zumba are optional, but encouraged, said Sandy Howe, who’s helping organize the event.<\/p>\n

“We are encouraging the entire campus community to come and have fun – costumes recommended – for a great cause,” Howe said. “The United Way supports a very large number of important programs in the Niagara Region and we want to show our campus’s commitment to seeing that continue.”<\/p>\n

Also new this year is the Mystery Boomer contest. Think you know who’s hiding under that badger garb? Buy a ticket and take your best guess. All correct answers are entered into a draw for prizes.<\/p>\n

There will also be prizes for best costume, fastest time and most money raised.<\/p>\n

To participate, visit the Fun Run online<\/a> and print off a donation form. A minimum $10 in pledges is required.<\/p>\n

Then, prepare your best costume, keeping in mind you do have to navigate five kilometres in it.<\/a> On Thursday, show up just outside the campus store for registration, which starts at 11:30 a.m. A zumba warm-up for all participants happens at noon, with the run\/walk kicking off at 12:15 and the zumba session continuing to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

For more information, email Howe at showe@brocku.ca<\/a> or call x4126.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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