8th Annual Morrisville Great Pumpkin 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is October 17th

Online, October 9, 2009 (Newswire.com) - The "flat and very fast" USATF-certified 5K course results will be recorded and qualify toward state and national rankings. Runners will be divided into age categories with the top three in each group, plus the overall top three female and top three male runners receiving over $1,800 in prizes. Access Hope is a Triangle-area non-profit organization focused on improving housing for local families in need. Attracting as many people as possible, Access Hope has made this a kid-friendly event with a bounce house, balloon animals and food in addition to the 1 Mile Fun Run.

Donations and fundraisers provide the financial support necessary for Access Hope to accomplish home renovations for families that cannot afford construction work. "We wouldn't be able to help families without the community coming together to enjoy this fun fall event," said Charles Cooper, President of Access Hope.

The Morrisville Great Pumpkin Run will be located at the Cedar Fork Community Center at 1050B Town Hall Drive in Morrisville. Registration can be made at any Morrisville Parks and Recreation facility.

About Access Hope:
Access Hope is a non-profit organization based in the Triangle region of North Carolina that pools local resources through strategic networking to improve the housing quality for local families in need. Access Hope's goal is to repair, renovate and rehabilitate housing for hard-working families that cannot maintain their homes due to a financial challenge.

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