Runners
Results are out for the Run
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Pre-Run
We will be offering an opportunity to pre-run the 5k and 10k routes on 10/23 Sunday 10 am. Let us know if you're interested in pre-running the course!
Race Packet
Contains awesome race tee, race bib (affix to front of shirt), and event wristband (put around wrist for food and contest participation).
Timing Service Chip Timed by Smiley Miles. Generously sponsored by the Goughler Family!
Race Route
The 5K route passes through old growth forest, open meadows, streams and ponds, up a ridgeline with spectacular views of the Allegheny River. The 10 km route extends beyond the the 5K route to offer an additional lung-busting scenic hill to enjoy!
Here is the 10K course: https://connect.garmin.com/activity/905093198
Here is the 5k course: https://connect.garmin.com/activity/887182938
Aid Stations
There will be one aid station at the 2.5 km mark (Soccer Field point), and a second aid station at the 7.5 km mark (Power Station point). Aid stations will offer water, Gatorade, bananas and treats!
Medical
In addition to the Medic tent at the Finish Line, there will be four Park Rangers on Event grounds. Please see a Park Ranger if you have any medical concerns during the race.
Prizes 5K/10K
Medals will be awarded to 5 km and 10 km race participants in the following categories:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Groupers Male & Female:
- Under 10 years old
- 10-14 years old
- 15-19 years old
- 20-29 years old
- 30-39 years old
- 40-49 years old
- 50-59 years old
- 60-69 years old
- 70+ years old
Costume Contest
Update Winners
Best Overall - the 'Vending Machine'
Cutest Costume
- 1st Waste management #26
- 2nd Bird from UP #15
- 3rd
Scariest Costume
- 1st Jack in the Box #30 (Mikayla Nielen)
- 2nd Scary Convict #16
- 3rd Fallen Angel #1
Funniest Costume
- 1st Knock Knock #10
- 2nd Yodel #25
- 3rd Snow Globe
Couples/Group
- 1st Super Family #11
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What to Do
- Pre-Event Preparation. Decide which Category you would like to compete in, and prepare your most awesome costume accordingly. Decide on a Name for your Costume. Prizes will be awarded for the following Categories:
- Best Overall Costume (Most Creative and Original)
- Cutest Costume
- Scariest Costume
- Funniest Costume
- Best Couples/Group Costume
- Best Owner-Pet Costume
- Event Day. Report in costume to the Judges Booth anytime between 8.30am-11.30am.
- Be present for the Awards Ceremony that starts 11.30 am.
- All the Best!
Judging Criteria
Costumes will be judged based on:
- Authenticity
- Originality
- Detail
- Presentation
Best Overall Costume (Most Creative and Original) will be determined by most points.
Free Activities
We have family-friendly activities at booths on left of Yakaon Pavilion from 9am-1pm. All these activities are FREE, but donations towards our Scout Fundraiser are always welcome!
Halloween Tattoo Booth
Stop by here first and pick out a free temporary tattoo to put on! Very cool designs available to choose from. No fuss, easy on 'Face Painting' :)
Kids Nature Activity Booth
Meet a Park Ranger and make some nature-themed crafts while learning how identify trees and native plants.
Kids Nature Stories
Told by Park Naturalist Tammy Watychowicz at the Outdoor Classroom, next to the Environmental Learning Center.
Balloon Twisting
Always a smash hit!
Monster Golf
Toddlers and young children are welcome this game that requires coordination and dexterity to feed golf balls into the Monster's Mouth!
Ring Toss
Catering to young and young-at-heart, come toss a few rings!
Corn Toss
This should be challenging enough for older kids and adults. Great prizes!
Food
In addition to the creepy treats served to runners/walkers at aid stations along the 5 km and 10 km race routes, there will be a delicious post-race meal with 'monster munchies' and 'witches brew' available at Yakaon Pavilion 11a-1pm.
All race participants (runners, walkers) and volunteers will receive an event wristband when checking in at 'Registration'. This wristband gives you a hot meal option, one dessert and one beverage of your choice.
Supporters are welcome to purchase an event wristband (minimum donation of $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3-12) at the 'Registration' table at any time, to enjoy the delicious food too. Thank you for your support!
Hot Meal Options:
- Fried Rice with wonton and vegetable spring roll. Prepared by Grace's Wok. Gluten-free, vegan fried rice option available.
- Kathy's Famous Vegan, gluten-free Chili with tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese.
- Pizza (sponsored by J&S)
Monster Munchies*:
- Banana Ghosts
- Jack-o-lantern Clementines
- Witches' Finger Cookies
- Creepy chocolate cupcakes
- Choc chip cookies
- Fruit cups
Witches Brews:
- Swamp Slime Punch
- 'Mauled' Shrunken Heads in Cider
*NOTE: We are seeking bakers! If you would like to volunteer your time baking Halloween treats for this worthwhile cause, let us know what you can contribute. Volunteers receive an event wristband that grants access to all the food, entry to all the contests if desired. And of course the undying gratitude of the Race Committee. :) Thank you for your consideration!
Fitness Competition
RESULTS are out for the Fitness Competition 2016
(Last year's Fitness Competition results HERE)
What to Do
- Runners: At the Active.com registration, indicate whether or not you will be participating - this is your pre-registration for the Fitness Competition. Walkers: Come early on Race Day to register for the Walk and Fitness Competition. Volunteers: Come early on Race Day to check in and sign up for the Fitness Competition.
- Pre-Event Preparation. Work out! Pull ups, push ups, sit ups, box jumps, planks.
- Event Day. Check in at 'Registration' between 8 - 9.45 am and sign up for the Fitness Competition.
- Walkers and Volunteers: We encourage you to get the 4 min portion of the Fitness Competition done between 8.30 am – 9.45 am. The Fitness Station will remain open till 11.45 am, but may get busy with Runners after their run.
- Runners: Soon after you finish your run/walk, report to the Fitness Station to complete the 4 min portion of the Fitness Competition.
- A 'Plank Off' will be held for all competitors at the Yakaon Pavilion, at the beginning of the Awards Ceremony at around 11.45am. Trophies will be awarded at 12.30 pm.
Categories
Male and female ages 12 and under, Male and female 13 and up
Prizes
A grand trophy will be awarded to 'Fittest Male' and to the 'Fittest Female' in the age category 13 and up. 'Fittest Male' and 'Fittest Female'. 'Ms Fit Jr' and 'Mr Fit Jr' medals awarded to 1st place male and female age category 12 and under. Plus bragging rights for an entire year until Fitness Competition 2017 is held. :)
Scoring Criteria
Scores will be weighted for runners and walkers vs non-runners.
Competitors will do as many as they are able of: Pull ups/1 minute, Pushups/1 minute, Situps/1 minutes, Box jumps/1 minute. Four minutes, 15 seconds given to rotate to the next station.
Competitors' scores will be subtotaled going into the 'Plank Off'.
A weighted score based on how long competitors are able to maintain proper plank form will be added to the subtotaled scores to obtain Total Scores for each competitor.
ALL THE BEST!!
(See the sample score sheet below for an idea of how the scoring will be tabulated)
Chinese Auction & 50/50 Raffle
We all love to win and this year’s Chinese Auction is filled with great goodies to win from our very generous sponsors! The 50/50 Raffle will run simultaneously with 1st prize receiving 50% of the pot!
The best part? Every raffle ticket you buy will help fund Scouts Projects that better our Park for community use, and that makes you a winner whether you walk away with a prize or not.
For the 50/50 Raffle, we will be doing pink roll tickets. Drawing begins at 12.15 pm and you need to be present to win.
$2 for a ticket
$10 for 7 tickets (that's 2 free)
$20 for 21 tickets (that's 11 free!)
For the Chinese Auction, Drawing begins at 12.45 pm and you don't have to be present to win*.
$10 for a sheet (25 tickets in a sheet)
$20 for 3 sheets (that's 1 free sheet)
$50 for 10 sheets (that's 5 free sheets!)
*Simply write your name & phone number down on the Ticket Holder Information List (ask the Auctioneer) and you'll be contacted if your number wins. Pick up will be at the Environmental Learning Center only.
We have prizes ranging in value from $50 to $250!
Here’s a list of the prizes. We have something for almost everyone’s tastes:
- "Birdsfoot Golf Club Treat"- 4 rounds of golf & merchandise. Worth $250. Donated by Birdsfoot Golf Club.
- "Get Fit" - includes a Diverse Personal Training gift voucher for a personal training 30 minute session for two people, P90X resistance band, P90X2 Workout DVD set, GNC 'On-the-Go' Blender Deluxe and more. $220 value. Donated by Spencer Clark
- “Venture Outdoors” - includes VO vouchers and gift certificates for kayaking, outings and merchandise donated by Venture Outdoors, two Headsweats Avia visors, two Perfect hydration running waist packs, a Sierra Club compact binoculars, snacks and drinks for a day in the Great Outdoors. $145 value.
- Probikes & Run Gift Basket $30 value. Redeemable at any of their four outlets in/around Pittsburgh. Donated by Probikes & Run.
- Children’s Museum Gift Certificate: Free admission for 4 ($60 value). Donated by The Children's Museum.
- "Pancake Breakfast" - includes gourmet pancake mixes, Red Lobster cheddar biscuit mix, all natural bacon, delicious selection of syrups, Celestial Seasonings herb teas and a 9" hard anodised Duralon Healthy Ceramic Non-Stick Fry pan. $55 value. Donated by Grace Clark.
- "Dinner & Movie" - $25 Twisted Thistle Restaurant Gift Card donated by Twisted Thistle, a selection of classic DVDs, gourmet popping corn, assorted seasonings and soda in an oversized popcorn bucket, for a cosy relaxing home movie night. $70 value.
- "Creative Canvas Paint, Sip and Snack" includes 2 vouchers for a free paint class donated by Creative Canvas, wines, wine glasses and gourmet snacks, for a fun night of creative painting! $105 value.
- "Coffee Lovers" - includes Bella Breakfast Collection one scoop one cup Coffee Maker, selection of gourmet coffees, cookies and chocolates. Perfect for that coffee lover in the family. $60 value.
- "Fondue & Sweet Treats" - includes a fabulous Chocolatiere electric chocolate melting and fondue pot with accessories, Ghirardelli Dark Choc melting wafers, milk chocolate wafers, pretzels and marshmallows. $55 value.
- "The Mexican" - includes a Bella Cucina Quesadilla maker, salsa, bean dip, spices, guacamole, hot sauce and more. $45 value.
- "Italian Gift Basket" - includes DeLallo choice items for whipping up a tasty Italian meal. $100 value. Donated by Amy Jo Photography (724)-433-0985
- "Smoothie Basket"- includes an Elite Cuisine Fountain Drink mixer (worth $38), chia seeds, smoothie mixes, coconut milk, and The Smoothie Bible for making healthy delicious and satisfying smoothies. $65 value.
- "Yoga" - Danskin yoga fitness kit with yoga mat, strap, ball, yoga beginners dvds and more.
- "Carnegie Museums Membership" - A one year family membership to all four Carnegie institutions: Science Center, Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History and Andy Warhol Museum. Worth $150!
- And MORE!
So don’t forget to buy your Raffle Tickets – you’ve got to be in it to win it. Hit a bank machine before you come out on race day and wear your lucky underpants.
Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors to help cover timing, awards, refreshments.
Sponsorship Levels:
1) $50-$99 gets your ad in the race brochure
2) $100-$199 gets your name on race tee
3) $200-$499 gets a race tee
4) $500+ gets name headlined on race flyers and banners.
Contributions in kind eg bananas, bottled water, isotonic drinks, halloween treats, snack bars are welcome too.
Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring this worthwhile event!
A Big Thank You to our Current Sponsors!
Gold 'Title' Sponsors
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Timing Service Sponsor
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Brackenridge American Legion Post 226 "Fitness Competition Sponsor"
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Grace's Wok "Food Sponsor"
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Eric Shick Insurance - "Event Insurance Sponsor"
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Citizens Hose Station 167-110 "The Birdville Brothers" - "Ambulance Sponsor"
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Allegheny Health Network Sports Performance - Athlete's Tent Sponsor
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SILVER SPONSORS
Charles Dizard, Commisioner 1st Ward Harrison Twp
Patrick & Mardelle Kopnicky
American Adventure Sports
Bronze Sponsors
Venture Outdoors
The Children's Museum
Starbucks
Friends
Allegheny County Parks
Walmart Natrona Heights
Sams Club Natrona Heights
Amy Jo Photography
Pajers Bakery
Wendys
Vendors
Vendors are welcome to set up a booth at the event for a small donation (gift basket valued at $25 minimum, or donation of $25). Sponsors are automatically assigned booth space at the event (see 'Sponsors' for more information). Please contact us if you are interested!
Current Vendor Booths
- Perfectly Posh by Amanda Olszewski
- LulaRoe with Kim Farrell
- Elevate Sport and Spine Center, Dr John Kuruc (Sponsor Booth)
- Songs for Young Whippersnappers with Valerie Williams
- XS Energy and Nutrilite, with Marisa Lombardo from Amway
- Health Pyramid Longevity and Vitality Center, Dr Emily Paskorz (Sponsor Booth)
- Fit, Fun & Fabulous program: a supported lifestyle approach that reverses the accelerated aging process to help you look and feel younger.
- Snackster Sam: a monster on a mission to help kids find the best snacks!
- Diverse Personal Training, Nicole and Julius Scott
- The Foundation for Wellness Professionals (Alleghenyhealth.com), with Kylie Bibza - free chair massages and mini health screening!
- Home Solutions with Megan English
- Arbonne with Shannon Allen
- Allegheny County Parks Foundation, Carole Smith
- Pink Zebra Scented Soy Wax Melts, Kathy Ritchie
Volunteers
Thank you all who have signed up as volunteers to help with registration, man the aid stations, help direct and cheer on racers on course, greet finishers, serve lunch, staff activity booth...
.... and a million other things volunteers do on race day that help make the race HAPPEN.
We currently have enough volunteers, thanks to everyone's enthusiastic responses.
However, additional supporters are welcome to cheer racers at the Finish Line, and all along the race course. Come dressed in your scariest, funniest or cutest costumes to add to the festive atmosphere!
Note to Volunteers
Please check the Volunteer Sign Up Sheet to make sure I have you down in the correct job and time slot https://goo.gl/1NRxXv
Volunteers get a free lunch and refreshments, and entry into the Fitness Competition, Carved Pumpkin Contest and Halloween Costume Contest. When you arrive, check in at the 'Registration' counter to pick up your event wristband and get directions to your assigned job.
See you there!
Register
For Registration on Race Day, you are welcome to fill out the form below and bring with you to save time this Sat.
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(REGISTRATION ON ACTIVE HAS CLOSED)
Register on Active.com
- Before 31 August: $25 (adults), $15 (Youth 15 and under)
- 31 August – 10 October: $25 (adults), $20 (Youth 15 and under)
(Walkers and supporters are welcome to register on race day. $10 gets you an event bracelet granting access to The Food and entry to the various Contests)
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