ABC House's Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon: Support a Great Cause and Have Fun!

"Super Heros" participating in last year's Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon. Photo courtesy of: www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org

The ABC House’s Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon will be taking place Saturday, October 27 at 9:00 am. Race begins at Cheadle Lake Park, located off Highway 20 at the South end of Lebanon, just past Walmart.

100% of the proceeds from this event will be used to help local abused children. Last year more than 800 runners and walkers participated, raising more than $40,000 for ABC House. This year, more than 1,000 participants are expected.

The Runaway Pumpkin is a Halloween-themed race where everyone is encouraged to dress up in costumes. LBCC President Greg Hamann will be there supporting the cause and rooting the racers on. Dressed as the Grim Reaper, he will be at mile marker 13 telling participants that “The end is near.” 

ABC House is offering registered LBCC students a special $45 entry price until October 8 with the use of a special promo code while registering online at www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org.  A flyer with this code can be picked up at the Student Life office. 

Every participant will receive a long-sleeve tech shirt, a goody bag full of great items, a finisher’s medal, food at the finish line, and a chance at door prizes. In addition to prizes, food, and fun, you get the opportunity to join your community in supporting the wonderful non-profit organization ABC House, and make a difference in the lives of abused children.

ABC House is a child abuse assessment center serving children of Linn and Benton counties since 1997, age newborn to 18 years old.

The mission of ABC House is “To provide a safe, respectful, and healing environment for children who are abused.” Staff members are experts in child abuse, providing services for approximately 350 children a year, including medical examinations, forensic interviews, family advocacy, counseling, and community education. 

To report suspected child abuse, call (541) 757-5019 or visit www.abchouse.org

For more information on the Runaway Pumpkin half marathon:
contact info@runawaypumpkinhalf.org or visit www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org