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Melrose Family YMCA to host Spooky Sprint and Monster Bash

On Saturday, October 30th, the Melrose Family YMCA is hosting the 1st Annual Spooky Sprint 5K and Halloween Monster Bash.

The day begins at 7:30am with race check-in and number pick-up for pre-registered and new runners with the race beginning at 9:00am.  All are welcome to participate in the Spooky Sprint whether you are a runner, walker, or stroller pusher. Long sleeve T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants and prizes will be awarded to the 3 best costumes, top 3 male and female runners, and top 3 Melrose Y runners. 

Spooky Sprint sponsors include Children's Dental Care of Stoneham, Honey Dew Donuts, and Dr. Eugene Mickey, DMD of Stoneham, Ray's Car Wash and the Stoneham Theatre.  There's still time to become a corporate sponsor, just contact Eric Redard, Race Director at 781-665-4360 ext. 16.

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Grab your favorite costumes and get ready to have some fun, because the Melrose Family YMCA is gearing up for their HALLOWEEN MONSTER BASH, Saturday, October 30th from 9:30-11:30 at the Main Street Gym.

The event is open to all ages and 5K Spooky Sprint participants. The Bash will feature tricks, treats, prizes, costume contests, bounce house, games, crafts and more! The Monster bash is free for members and families of race participants and volunteers (all other ghoul and goblin families are $10).

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To volunteer for either event, or for more information about this year's Spooky Sprint and Monster Bash, contact Eric Redard, Race Director at Eric.Redard@MelroseYMCA.org, or Meghan Sullivan, Youth & Family Director at Meghan.Sullivan@MelroseYMCA.org

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