It\u2019s time for the community to go \u201chog\u201d wild on Oct. 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County will be hosting its 5K Hog run and 2-mile walk as well as its free community hog luncheon on Oct. 5 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are things for the whole family,\u201d said Laurie Lucas, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County. \u201cThere is a magician coming and a clown. There is also pumpkin painting. There is something for the whole family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the run and 2-mile fun walk will begin at 10 a.m., the free community hog luncheon will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the OSU Extension building. Carryouts will be available, and anyone wishing to give a donation may do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals also are welcome to come take part or watch the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The closed 2-mile walk is open to families including those with strollers, wheelchairs and pets. The 3.1 mile, open course 5K will pit racers against the clock as well as the \u201chog.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe first 13 runners to cross the finish line will get a pound of bacon if they beat the hog or not,\u201d Lucas said. \u201cThere will be medals for all the kids that run.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, the first runner across the finish line will get a ham. The next overall male\/female runners also will receive a ham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Registration for the races is at 8:45 a.m. with the races starting at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To register for the 5K or 2-mile walk, call Jackie at 419-786-8793 or visit http:\/\/habitatpauldingcounty.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organizers hope everyone comes down to have some fun and live high on the hog for the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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