O'Fallon's 6th Annual Fall Fest 5k Fun Run

Here's a fun event that you might consider participating in if you can't make it to the walk for autism! There's a costume contest!

 Registration is up and running for O’Fallon’s 6th Annual Fall Fest 5K Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 11.  The 3.1 mile run/walk for all ages begins at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street.

 Race participants will follow a clearly-marked circuit through the neighborhood and return to the start/finish line at City Hall. Race Day registration will be held from 6 – 7:15 a.m. An awards ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. in City Hall. The O’Fallon Fall Festival & Craft Bazaar follows immediately in Civic Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 The 6th Annual Fall Fest 5K Fun Run divisions include: Age Divisions, Baby Stroller, Athena (females who weigh 150 lbs. or more) and Clydesdale (males who weigh 205 lbs. or more).  Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall, the top three male/female runners in each division, and the three best fall costumes worn by a participant. To be eligible Fall Costume Contest prizes, costumes must be appropriate for a family-friendly event and remain intact throughout the race.  

 Fall Fest 5K race perks include a race packet with giveaways, digital timing for accuracy, T-shirts for the first 300 entrants (sizes are only guaranteed to those who register by September 5), discounts for family registration (except on race day), souvenir medallions for all participants who cross the finish line, and complimentary post-race snacks and beverages.

 Registration fees vary from $13 to $20 per person, depending on the sign-up date and applicable discounts

Late registration (September 6 through October 10) is $18 per person or $15 per family member (with three or more registering at the same time).

Race Day registration: $20 per person; no discounts.

Register at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1519 025  through October 5.

Or visit O’Fallon’s Web site at www.ofallon.mo.us for comprehensive race information, maps, FAQs and registration.