Costume Run

This year the IMPACT club hosted the 5th annual costume run, which consisted of a 5K, 10K and a mile race. The race took place Sunday, October 22, 2017. The race began at 4:30 pm with the Monster Mile and continued at 5pm with the 5K and 10K races. The race started at Riverfront Park and also concluded there. IMPACT is a youth enrichment program that is held in the former Miamisburg Youth Center Facility at 244 Maple Ave. IMPACT stands for integrity, motivation, perseverance, attitude, character and teamwork.

The race commenced at Miamisburg Riverfront Park. Runners traveled north along the Great Miami River scenic recreation trail and back around to Riverfront Park. The course itself was fast and flat. Microchipped timing, door prizes and refreshments were available. The registration fee was $20 from August 1st through October 19th, and shirts were not 100% guaranteed after October 13th. On October 19th through race day, the price rose to $25 and getting a shirt could not be guaranteed. The Monster Mile was $10 and included a shirt if registered before October 13th. It was free for children under six. There were multiple divisions and age groups available. 5K walk, 5K/10K run, and 5K/10K wheelchair divisions were available.

Of course, since it was a costume run, there were prizes for the best costumes. To be eligible for either the best individual costume for both male and female, best couple, and best group costume, it was mandatory to participate in one of the events. Costumes should have been family-friendly.

Check-in began on site at 4:00pm on the day of the race. The park is located at 3 N. Miami Ave. in downtown Miamisburg. Hope we see you at the sixth annual Costume Run next year!

Works Cited

“5th Annual Club IMPACT Costume 5k/10k and Monster Mile.” Dayton Local, www.daytonlocal.com/active/club-impact-costume-5k-10k-and-monster-mile.asp.

“Club IMPACT.” The City of Miamisburg- Welcome to Miamisburg, www.ci.miamisburg.oh.us/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=262&Itemid=363.

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