Bend’s favorite Thanksgiving Day community event, “I Like Pie,” is only three weeks away. Registration is currently open and we already have over 400 participants signed up. This year’s event benefits local non-profits, NeighborImpact and Girls on the Run of Central Oregon. The current pricing is as follows: $10 for adults ages 18 and over and $5 for youth ages 5-17.
On November 5, prices will increase to $20 for adults and $10 for youth. Youth under the age of five are free. Registration is required for all participants and pre-registration is highly encouraged. “I Like Pie” t-shirts are also available to order online or to purchase at FootZone. Paper registrations are available at FootZone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend’s Downtown Club.
Online registration is available at: http://www.footzonebend.com/happenings/i-like-pie/
“I Like Pie” will take place in the Old Mill District at 9am on Thanksgiving morning (November 22), with a 5K community fun run/walk course and a 1.5 mile family friendly run/walk course. Both courses are UNTIMED this year. Participants are encouraged to bring a homemade pie to share and/or to enter into the pie contest. See food guidelines at: http://www.footzonebend.com/happenings/pie-safety-guidelines/. Each participant is also encouraged to bring five pounds of non-perishable food to donate to NeighborImpact.
Packet pickup will take place at FootZone on Tuesday, November 20 from 2-6pm and Wednesday, November 21 from 10am-6pm. Packet pickup and event registration will also be available the day of the event, Thursday, November 22, beginning at 7am.
About FootZone: FootZone is Central Oregon’s only locally owned and independent running and walking store. Since 1995, FootZone has been the hub of the local running community, hosting clinics, training groups, weekly runs, and a number of charitable events each year, in addition to sponsoring local races. FootZone is a full service running and walking store in downtown Bend. To learn more about FootZone, please visit www.footzonebend.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend: Since 1994, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend has delivered outcome-driven experiences that enrich kids’ lives by impacting academic success, character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. We support and provide active learning, academic and career pathways and creative learning environments. Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend seeks to enable and inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, please visit: www.bgcbend.org.
