Registration Opens for the Second Annual Monster Dash 5K

ASHEVILLE – August 2008 – Registration has opened for the 2nd Annual Monster Dash 5K. The event will take place Saturday, October 25th at 9:00 am. 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, as well as for best costume.

The Monster Dash 5K qualifies as an Asheville Track Club Grand Prix race. Registration is $20 and includes chip timing, snacks & beverages, and a t-shirt for the first 100 registrants. The event will also include a free 1-mile fun run, registration for which will be on-site the day of the race. 

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 Kelley Corwin at 254.5356 x 156 or kcorwin@eliada.org. All proceeds benefit the children and families served by Eliada.

Later in the day, the course will become the “Trick or Treat Trail”. Sponsors of the 5K will be on hand to pass out candy to invited children’s groups along the wooded trail. Face painting and other children’s activities will also be available. Scouting organizations, youth groups, or other children’s organizations who are interested in learning more should contact Kelley Corwin at 254.5356 x 156 for information.  

About Eliada
Eliada is a 106 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. Learn more about Eliada’s history and services by visiting www.eliada.org. The agency enters its second century with pride, committed to the fulfillment of its mission statement: Helping Children Succeed.