YWCA Youth Track or Treat Fun Run

Bring your running shoes, your favorite costume and we will provide the trick or treat bag, as the YWCA of Northwest Georgia and its sponsors provide an afternoon of fun and races on Sunday, October 18 starting at 1:45 pm at Swift Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. There will be races for all age groups including mom and dad plus Trick or Treating, a costume parade, dance contest, face painting and inflatables!

The family friendly event is open to the entire community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s Sheltering Hands Domestic Violence Shelter…the only one in Cobb County. The event is endorsed by Fit City Kids and the City of Kennesaw. Chairing this year’s event are Cris Eaton-Welsh and John Loud.

Entry fees for the Track or Treat are $8 if registered by Labor Day. After Labor Day, the price increases to $15 per person (Race Day $20). Register online at www.trackortreat.com. Online registration closes on Thursday, October 15th at midnight.

The named sponsors for this year’s race include: WellStar Health System, SA White Oil Company, Cobb EMC, Verizon Wireless, Genuine Parts Company, Orion Racing, Great Gig Dance, Holly Enterprises, Signs by Tomorrow, Ashton Staffing, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Community & Southern Bank, Croy Engineering, First Landmark Bank, Fun Fair, Gas South, GDP Technologies, Genuine Parts Company, LOUD Security Systems, Moes, Primrose School of Kennesaw North, Smart Box Atlanta, The Brightside Newspapers, The School Box, Wells Fargo Bank. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information visit www.trackortreat.com or by calling 770-423-3562.

About the YWCA of Northwest Georgia

Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women and sexual assault affects 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men in their lifetimes. The vision of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia, established in 1917, is to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault. Serving primarily Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding counties, the organization provides programs and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For details on the YWCA’s programs and services, or how to be part of the solution, contact 770-427-2902 or visit www.ywcanwga.com. To reach the 24-hour crisis line, call 770-427-3390.

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