Gainesville —
The North Texas Medical Center Foundation is going from hot air balloons to pumpkins as preparation for the 16th Annual Halloween Hustle kicks into high gear.
Community business sponsors join the North Texas Medical Center Foundation in hosting the Hustle on Saturday, Oct. 27. Race warm-up Is slated for 8 a.m. with a race time of 8:30 a.m.
According to Kristi Rigsby, race coordinator and executive director of the NTMC Foundation, this year's Hustle will feature a new course for the kids — a Mini-Monster Maze — and a return to an earlier start time.
“Last year we started the race at 9:30 a.m.,” Rigsby said. “This year, by popular demand, we are returning to an 8:30 start time.
The Mini-Monster Maze is for kids 10 and under and will feature a fun course with obstacles and a decidedly Halloween theme. “This course will be just for the kids — they can run it while their parents participate in the 5 or 10K,” Rigsby said.
Other activities surrounding the race include a Halloween costume contest, safety information from the Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville Fire Department and Cooke County EMS and a hospital open house with education and fun booths.
“The hospital open house really adds to the Hustle," Rigsby said. “The staff puts on a fun event, with games, prizes, tours — all with great health information thrown in.”
Entry forms are available at North Texas Medical Center located at 1900 Hospital Blvd. near West Highway 82, in Gainesville, and will be posted for online access this week.
Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each division and to the school district and business or organization with the highest number of participants.
Entry fee is $25 per person if turned in to the NTMC Administration office by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, or postmarked by Oct. 19, if mailed. Groups of five or more may receive a $2 discount when submitted together.
The first 500 registrants will receive a race tee shirt.
A $12 entry fee is available for student teams of 10 or more when submitted together.
Student teams must be composed of students and one adult supervisor. Parents have the opportunity to register as individuals or with a group of five or more.
Late registration is $30 and available in the Administration office Monday through Saturday race day, Oct. 20-27.
Packet Pick-Up is Thursday and Friday, October 25-26, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the NTMC Board Room. For additional information on the Hustle, interested parties can call the North Texas Medical Center Foundation office at (940) 612-8600.
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Participants cross the finish line at a previous Halloween Hustle. The annual event benefits the North Texas Medical Center Foundation. This year’s Hustle is set for Saturday, Oct. 27. Staff photo
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