Friday in the Park With Spooks

Dress up your Dachshund in his finest hot-dog-imitating apparel; it's time for the twelfth annual Scream Scram race at Wash Park. Okay, so the run isn’t just for masquerading pups: Kids, adults and seniors are also invited to participate in this evening’s 5K run to benefit the Boys & Girls...

By Bree Davies

October 20, 2011

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Dress up your Dachshund in his finest hot-dog-imitating apparel; it's time for the twelfth annual Scream Scram race at Wash Park. Okay, so the run isn’t just for masquerading pups: Kids, adults and seniors are also invited to participate in this evening’s 5K run to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Athletes of all levels are welcome to sign up for the mini-marathon (with a special 100-meter jog for the little ones) starting at 6 p.m., or come early at 4:45 p.m. to walk the orange carpet in your costume.

“The race is great for runners and families alike, and the costumes are worth seeing,” says Boys & Girls Club marketing director Erin Kieft of the popular race. Awards will be given to the best individual, family and kid's Halloween getup, along with a special category just for pets in disguise. A “trick or treat street” of booths will be set up in the park for some candy collection after the race, and money raised from registration will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s programs, which serve more than 11,000 children a year.

Participants will receive a limited-edition Scream Scram T-shirt, with this year’s original design by illustrator Shaw Nielsen. Registration for the 5K run is $20 to $40, and can be completed by visiting www.screamscram.com or by calling 303-892-9200. Washington Park is at 701 South Franklin Street.
Fri., Oct. 21, 2011

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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