October 5K to benefit Crawford SWCD education programs

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Sycamore Run Farms will host the second-annual Pumpkin Chase 5k and Kids’ Fun Run on October 4, 2014. Proceeds will benefit the Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District Education Programs. Early registration goes through September 20 and is $20 for the 5k and $7 for the kids’ fun run. Individuals pre-registering are guaranteed a shirt.

Admission to Sycamore Run Farms is included with race registration. Activities include a corn maze, real-life combine slide, petting zoo, nature trail, life-size board games, and more. The pumpkin patch will also be open. The race will start and end at Sycamore Run Farms. The course will follow a scenic, paved country road and will include two turnarounds. Sycamore Run Farms is located at 6348 Parks Road, Sycamore.

This is the second year for the 5k at Sycamore Run Farms. Each year, proceeds have benefited a different organization providing quality programs in the county. This year’s recipient, Crawford SWCD, offers hands-on classroom programs covering conservation topics aligned to Ohio Academic Content Standards. All of their programs are free of charge to any Crawford County school or organization. Crawford SWCD is committed to educating the public on the importance of natural resources. Learn more at www.crawfordswcd.org.

To learn more about the event and to print off a registration form, please visit Sycamore Run Farms on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SycamoreRunFarms) or on the web at www.sycamorerunfarms.com.