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2023 Getting Scary on the Huckleberry 5k, One-Mile Kids Fun Run and Truck or Treat
Venue: Christiansburg Recreation Center, Christiansburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Event Types: Food, Sports, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly
Cost:
5k: • Advance Registration By October 13th: $30.00 • Registration After October 13th: $35.00

Kids Fun Run: Free Trunk or Treat: Free

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Description:
The Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation presents the annual Getting Scary on the Huckleberry 5k, One Mile Kids Fun Run and Truck or Treat on Saturday, October 28, 2023 starting and ending at the Christiansburg Recreation Center.

Race Day Schedule:
• 7:30-8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up
• 9:00 AM: One Mile Kids Fun Run
• 9:00-11:30 AM: Trunk or Treat
• ~9:30 AM: 5k Walk / Run begins (Immediately after Fun Run)

Come dressed up in your favorite costume and ready to have fun! Getting Scary on the Huckleberry race participants begin and end the 5k at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. There will also be a free Kid's Fun Run for ages 10 and under. After the race, participants can enjoy a free breakfast including the famous pumpkin pancakes prepared by Parks and Recreation staff.

Trucks from Christiansburg Fire, Police, Rescue and Public Works will be stationed for kids and kids at heart to look at and touch. We’ll also have arts and craft, games, and Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library will be at the event. Participating organizations will be handing out candy. Space Rabbit will be on hand serving up their famous coffee and hot chocolate.

Registration for the 5k is $30.00 if registered by October 14th and $35.00 for registration after October 14th.

To register online for the 5k or free Kids Fun Run, visit: https://www.active.com/christiansburg-va/running/distance-running-races/getting-scary-on-the-huckleberry-5k-and-fun-run-2023.

Admission for the Truck or Treat and Kids Fun Run are free.

Race day registration for the races is allowed, but we strongly encourage you to register before the day of the race.

The 5k is open to ages 9 and older.

Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age group. Overall male and female winners will receive a prize package courtesy of Fleet Feet Roanoke valued at $250. Package includes the winner’s choice of shoes, insoles, and socks. Don't forget your costumes because there will be awards given for those, too!

Strollers are welcome however participants with strollers will need to start at the back. No animals will be allowed on the race course.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/qM9qg54M/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.christiansburg.org/1100/Getting-Scary-on-the-Huckleberry or https://www.facebook.com/CburgRec or https://www.facebook.com/CburgVAGov/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/2316909495165025 or call 540-382-2349.