Oct 2, 2013 2 min read

The ninth annual Jack-O-Lantern jog 5K race/one-mile stroll will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 26, beginning at the Central Van and Storage Warehouse, 595 Meadowlands Blvd., Meadow Lands.

The 5K race is professionally scored and awards will be given in the following categories: the top three overall men and women finishers, and the top two men and top two women in the masters division (age 40 and over). Medals will be presented to the top five finishers in 14 age categories, and in the category of heavyweight men, which is 190 pounds or more.

Teams of five or more are invited to compete in the 5K race. The five fastest team members will be scored for first- second- and third-place team awards.

The one-mile stroll is a fun and crazy event with surprises along the course. Participants can walk, run and can be any age. The stroll is not timed or scored for awards.

All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt, goodie bag and raffle tickets for the Chinese auction and the grand-prize drawing. Chinese auction prizes will be drawn at 9 a.m., and the grand-prize drawing will be held at the end of the race. Winners must be present to claim all prizes. Participants and spectators can purchase additional tickets for the Chinese auction.

The Jack-O-Lantern Jog benefits the community scholarship foundation of Canon-McMillan Dollars for Scholars. All proceeds will be awarded as scholarships to deserving graduating students in the Canon-McMillan School District who are continuing with post-secondary education. Pre-registration cost is $18; same-day registration is $21.

Participants can register online at www.active.com. Visit http://www.eteamz.com/jackolanternjog for more information.