Fairhope Local and Eastern Shore Kiwanis Club organizations are teaming up this year to host the first ever “Forrest Gumbo Classic” on Saturday, Oct. 24th. Sponsored by Truland Homes, the event will begin at 10 a.m. with the 2nd Annual Run Forrest Run 5k and One-Mile Fun Run followed by the 5th Annual Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship and race after party from 11:30-2 p.m.
“We are thrilled to be able to join forces with Kiwanis this year,” said Karin Wilson of Fairhope Local. “Run Forrest Run was a huge success last year and by combining efforts with the Kiwanis Club, I think we’ll be making these events even more special for many years to come.”
The prediction run will begin at the Fairhope Pier, continue through downtown, with a downhill finish. The one-mile fun run will take place around the historic "duck pond" on Mobile Bay. Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Top Male and Female Overall Winners
- Top Male and Female Prediction Run Winners
- Prizes Awarded to all Fun Run Participants
- Best Forrest Gump Costume
The gumbo cook-off will also take place at the Fairhope Pier and is open to local restaurants, companies, service clubs and individuals who want to compete for the Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship trophy. Separate prizes are available for best restaurant and best non-restaurant, and there will also be a People’s Choice winner selected by the public.
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Registration and entry fees are as follows through Oct. 21st and include an event t-shirt:
- Run Forrest Run and Gumbo Cook-Off Combo — $25
- Run Forrest Run 5k — $20
- Run Forrest Run One-Mile Fun Run — $20
- Gumbo Cook-off — $10
To register for the run or to enter the gumbo cook-off, visit www.signmeup.com.
ABOUT KIWANIS CLUB OF FAIRHOPE AND EASTERN SHORE:
The Kiwanis Club of Fairhope and the Eastern Shore, with more than 30 members, is one of the fastest-growing Kiwanis Clubs in Alabama. Kiwanis helps out in the community in a variety of ways, including sponsoring youth programs, helping local schools, raising money to benefit children and children’s support groups, and by providing scholarships.
ABOUT FAIRHOPE LOCAL:
Fairhope Local’s mission is to preserve Fairhope’s unique character, promote local independent businesses and educate citizens on the value of purchasing locally. For more information, visit www.fhlocal.com.
