Runners and walkers can register for Spectacular 5K

Registration is open for participants to sign up to run in the Bertie Spectacular 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk.

The Spectacular, which is the only fundraising event of the year for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry, is slated for Oct. 26 in downtown Windsor.

“The race committee is planning to hold this year’s 15th annual Spectacular. A big shout out to all of the sponsors, friends, runners and walkers who have supported this important fundraiser for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry in the past and will into the future,” said race director Joe Huff.

To sign up, participants should visit www.runtheeast.com or mail the entry form and payment to Bertie Spectacular 5K, P.O. Box 895, Windsor, NC 27983.

The entry form can be found on the event’s Facebook page or by asking any of the volunteers.

On the www.runtheeast.com website, the entrant can click on the race calendar and then filter the page by the month, day or the race name. Entrants can also click at the top where it says “Races” and it will take them to the race calendar. They will need to scroll down to Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Both the race and jamboree will be located behind Windsor Town Hall between King and York streets.

The jamboree will feature music, food, crafts, carriage rides and a costume contest for both adults and children.

The Bertie Spectacular 5K Presented by Perdue Farms is a charity event to benefit the Good Shepherd Food Pantry of Bertie County, NC, Inc.

For more information about the 5k race, 1 mile fun run walk and Jamboree visit The Good Shepherd’s Food Pantry’s Spectacular 5K Facebook page or call The Windsor/Bertie Chamber of Commerce at 252-794-4277.