OctoberFAST features classic cars, 5K run
September 4, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 4
The 8th annual Benson OctoberFAST Classic Car Show and Twilight 5K is Saturday, Oct. 4. The fundraiser benefitting Greer Community Ministries (GCM) will be held at Greer First Baptist Church with the Car Show from noon to 5 p.m., a Kids Fun Run at 5:30 p.m. and the Twilight 5K through Greer at 6 p.m.
The family-friendly event includes live music and a German food booth from noon to 4 pm.. with plates available for $8 that include bratwurst, German potato salad, cabbage, German chocolate cake and a drink and $5 for a hot dog plate with chips, cake and drink. All proceeds benefit GCM’s four programs, which include a Food Pantry, Sharon’s Clothing Closet, Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels.
“We are excited about this year’s event, and we’re hoping for a record turnout,” said Cindy Simpler, Executive Director. “We will have good food, good fun and good music. Thanks to Greenville Health System, you can get a free flu shot there as well. This annual fundraising event helps raise community awareness of the services we provide, all at no cost to individuals and families.”
Car registration begins at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at Greer First Baptist and is open to all car enthusiasts for a $15 donation. The Classic Car Show runs from noon to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. This year, a Kids Fun Run has been added to include children of all ages. Sign up the day of the event by donating a new or gently used coat or by making a $10 donation. The first 50 participants receive a special gift.
Runners may register for the Twilight 5K Run/Walk now at go-greenevents.com. Fee is $25 until Oct. 1 and $30 the day of the event and includes a technical t-shirt. Packet pick up begins at 4 p.m. the day of the event and the race starts at 6 p.m. The flat, fast course through Greer is now certified. Cash prizes awarded to the top three finishers and special awards to the top three finishers in each age category.
A special four-week training program is available at gcminc.org for first time participants. Click on the picture of the shoes to gain access to this program.
“We want to encourage those who may have never participated in a race before to join us,” said Wendy Campbell, Meals on Wheels Coordinator and race director. “It doesn’t matter how fast you run. When you pay your entry fee, you help us feed our Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining clients. Get a group of friends and make it a fun time of exercise together.”
For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, visit gcminc.org or call 877-1937.
