Fort Benning’s Inaugural
5K Color Elf Run or Walk
Saturday, September 27 at 8 a.m. Stewart-Watson Field
Mark your calendars, pull out your Santa hat, put on a white t-shirt or just come as you are and show your support for Santa’s Castle! Registration starts at 7 a.m. There will be a costume contest, live DJ and you will get to meet the Doughboy Football Team and most importantly Santa!
Registration:
To register go to active.com or estartline.com or email [email protected] for a registration form.
If you register before Sept. 12, the cost is $25 per individual, $20 per participant for a family/group of three or more; after Sept. 13, add $5. Only pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt. Late and race day registrants will receive t-shirts while supplies last.
Awards:
All children will receive a ribbon. Prizes will be awarded for individual with the best costumes and group spirit. There will be multiple door prizes. Each registrant will receive a ticket for a door prize. Bring a toy or monetary donation and receive an additional door prize ticket.
How it works:
Colored powder (corn starch) will be thrown at this event. The color is safe and can be washed out but there is a possibility of stains. We do not recommend you wear anything you are afraid of getting stained. Whether you run or walk, everyone will be showered with color throughout the run at various stations. This event is not timed and individuals of all ages are welcome to participate!
Please note that pets are not allowed on Stewart Watson Field.
About Santa’s Castle
Santa’s Castle is a 100 percent volunteer run, non-profit 501(c)(3), that strives to provide toys for children of Fort Benning Soldiers who are facing financial hardship at Christmas. Each child receives brand new and age appropriate toys and each Family receives a board game. In 2013, Santa’s Castle provided toys to more than 750 Fort Benning children.