Eliada Announces the First Annual Monster Dash 5K

Monster Dash 5K to take place on Eliada's campus on Saturday, October 27th at 9 am.

Asheville, NC September 26, 2007 On Saturday, October 27th at 9:00 am, Eliada will host the first annual Monster Dash 5K and Family Fun Run. This challenging trail run will traverse through Eliada's historic and wooded campus, which will be decorated in a Halloween theme especially for the event. Runners will pass through the 'haunted orchard', an old cemetery, and along the spooky trail before crossing the spider web finish line. Runners are encouraged to wear family-friendly costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female age category winners and the top 3 winners overall.

The event will also feature a family fun area with traditional fall festival attractions. Completely free and available to all attendees, the family fun area will include face painting, a caricature artist, sweet treats, inflatable rides, and festival games. Other offerings for children include a one mile 'fun run', costume contest, and more.

Runners and volunteers are still needed to help make the event successful. Registration and more information is available online at www.eliada.org/race, or by contacting Kristen Brown at 254.5356 x 156 or kbrown@eliada.org. All proceeds benefit the children and families served by Eliada.

The event is sponsored by Advanced Business Equipment, Home Trust Bank, Kimmel & Associates, MailMan Mail Management Systems, Comprehensive Chiropractic, Asheville Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center, Clark Communications, and Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company. In-kind sponsors include Earth Fare, Citi-Stop, Foot RX Running, and Have-A-Cup Coffee Company.

About Eliada Home

Eliada is a 105 year old non-profit agency serving North Carolina's children and families. Founded in 1903 by Dr. Lucius Compton as a home for women and children, Eliada's full service continuum includes NAEYC accredited Child Development Services (Pre School, After School, Summer Camp, More at Four); Residential and Day Treatment for children and adolescents; In Home services; Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care; and Therapeutic Recreation services. The agency enters its second century with pride, committed to the fulfillment of its mission statement: Helping Children Succeed.

Website: http://www.eliada.org