12 OCTOBER 15 -21, 2014
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Halloween Half Marathon Planned In Spring Lake
by CANDICE CARR
Halloween isn't normally the first thing that comes to mind when thinking
of a marathon, but
The Halloween Half
Marathon plans to
change that. The event
is full of family fun and
customs for all ages to
enjoy their exercise in a
fun and creative way.
The Halloween Half
Marathon started in
2009 in Miami, Fla.,
and is now going to be
annual event in Spring
Lake. Proceeds from
the event will help
Spring Lake Parks and
Recreation to help build
a new track. After the
goal is reached, the
company will sponsor
other local charities around the community.
Jason Miller, the race director, is a Fayetteville native who has been
putting on races for 15 years.
"I eat and sleep running. I love bringing this event to different cities in
which I see potential. I see Fayetteville growing as a running community and
I wanted to bring more participation here", said Miller.
Miller runs 100 miles a week and runs three to five marathons a year. He
plans to participate in the All-American Marathon in March.
"I want to show how exciting a race can actually be. Running or
participating in marathons for families is a fun way to bring people to
together. This is the only event in which we allow children to race," he said.
Miller and the staff of the Halloween Half Marathon also think of things
runners would like.
"We try to incorporate everything we can think of. The tracks we choose
to hold the races are flat and we provide a finishing medal," he said. "I'm
honored to be back in Fayetteville. It's great to share what I've learned in
the last couple years."
The events will begin at
11 a.m., Nov. 1 in Spring
Lake with a Family Health
and Fitness Fair. During
that time, games for all
ages, health screenings,
fitness speakers, costume
awards, a pumpkin carving
competition and sponsored
giveaways will happen.
The kids run (ages 5-13)
will begin at 3 p.m. with
an entry fee of $5. The
Halloween Half Marathon
will start at 4 p.m. It costs $65. The 5K starts at 4:15 p.m. and is $30. Each
participant will get a T-shirt and a medal. The Halloween Half Marathon also
brings awareness to the community about health and physical fitness.
Running of course is normal everyday cardio, but adding a fun spin with
activities makes it more appealing. Live music and refreshments are also
planned for the event. For The Halloween Half Marathon, organizers are
expecting representation from 23 states, as well as a few runners from
Morocco, France and Italy.
For more information, or to register for any of the events,
visit www.active.com/spring-lake-nc/running/distance-
running-races/north-carolina-
halloween-half-marathon-2014.
CANDICE CARR, Intern.
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The Halloween Half Marathon allows adults and kids to
enjoy dressing up and exercise.