Annual Halloween Road Race Receives Community Support

EXETER, NH — Exeter Hospital is pleased to announce that two local businesses have signed on as Platinum sponsors for the 4th Annual Trick or Treat Trot 5K Run/Walk and Creepy Crawler Fun Run to be held on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, according to a press statement. Hannaford in Exeter and Eastern Bank have both pledged their support to the event, which continues to grow in popularity each Halloween.

“Focusing on wellness is important to Hannaford,” said Bryan Sutton, store manager at Hannaford in Exeter. “We’re proud to be part of this event for the second year and support the needs of our community through this fun, family health and fitness event.”

Proceeds will benefit The Beyond the Rainbow Fund, which provides financial support and assistance to patients as they undergo treatment at Exeter Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care.

“Eastern Bank believes in supporting the health and vitality of the communities we serve,” said Jamie Thompson, the senior vice president at Eastern Bank. "We are honored to support Exeter Hospital as it brings our community together to help patients in need.”

Early bird registration is now open for the Trick or Treat Trot 5K Run/Walk and Creepy Crawler Fun Run, which is also part of Exeter Hospital’s United in Wellness Road Race Series.

“Our volunteers, sponsors and contributors all directly play a role in making the Trick or Treat Trot 5K and Fun Run one of the most popular and exciting fundraising events in the Exeter area,” said Dan Raposa, the director of advancement for Exeter Health Resources. “Their generous contributions of time and financial support are vital to the patients we treat each year, and for that, we are extremely grateful. “

To register online for the event visit active.com and/or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, additional event information and the road race series, visit UnitedInWellness.org.

Submitted by Tiffany Nelson.