Good Sam Color Jam run walk/run is next Saturday, August 22
Walkers and runners will have the opportunity to participate in some colorful fun on Saturday, August 22, when they take part in the 2015 Good Sam Color Jam.
The Good Samaritan Society of Mountain Lake is hosting the event to raise funds for their facility. All funds raised will go towards a walking path around the facility for residents, tenants, family members and friends to enjoy – while also promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The two-mile walk – or three-mile run – are not timed events; only as a way for participants of all ages and abilities to come out, have fun and get colorful – all for a good cause.
If you don’t feel like walking or running, but still want to be part of the action, there are various volunteer opportunities available. To learn about them, just call Alyssa at 507-427-1301.
Mountain Lake Family Fitness is the event’s primary sponsors. Additional race sponsors include the Mountain Lake Fire Department, United Prairie Bank, Salon 310, GWRA (Gold Wing Riders Association) Minnesota Chapter C and the Mountain Lake Area Foundation.
Registration forms are available at the Good Samaritan Society of Mountain Lake, as well as downloadable forms on the Good Sam’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Goodsamjam. Registration forms will also be available on “race day,” beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Remit registration forms to:
Good Samaritan Society
Attn: Business Office
745 Basinger Memorial Drive
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
The cost is $25 per person, and $30 on race day.
The two-mile walk will kick-off at 10 a.m., with the three-mile fun run gun signalling the race start at 10:15 a.m. Both activities will begin and end at the Good Samaritan Society of Mountain Lake. The course will be clearly marked, with roadways closed off during the event, but walkers and runners are asked to keep aware of possible traffic.
Race bags may be picked up early on Friday, August 21, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and on race day.
Participants are encouraged to wear as much white as possible, wear eye protection (the color sprayers will not aim at the faces of walkers or runners, but protection such as glasses or sunglasses are still a good idea) and bring with you a towel or fitted bed sheet for after the race to help keep your vehicle seats clean.
The color powder is 100% safe – and washable.
Parking will be limited on race day, so participants are encouraged to plan accordingly.