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The Pumpkin Dash, a free cross-country running festival, takes place Saturday, October 4 at Hoover Park in Sterling. Presented by SPD, CGH Medical Center, and Jeff Bright RV Center with additional sponsors Sauk Valley Bank, River Ridge Animal Hospital, R.T.S. Mulch Services, 815 Porta Potty, Hooties Designs, Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning, Reaver Plumbing and Heating, and Frank’s Small Engine Repair’s.The event features bounce houses, a petting zoo, hayrack rides, face painting, and entertainment by “The Amazer” Jeremy Haak. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department and CGH Ambulance Tours will also be on-site. Races begin at 10 a.m. for Pee Wees (age 2 and under), with staggered heats through noon for ages up to 12. The first 1,000 runners receive a small pumpkin and candy, with large pumpkins awarded to heat winners (except Pee Wees). Hot dogs, bottled water, and chips are provided courtesy of the Sterling Optimists Club. On-site registration starts at 9 a.m
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hoover Park, 1402 Parkview Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-4322, United States
