4th Annual Peachy Feet fun for the family

As published in Get This on July 10, 2014

By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com

CANDOR – Tammy Owens, owner of GetFit StayFit/ MoCo InMotion in Troy, is looking forward to an evening of running and walking in the Town of Candor. The 4th Annual Peachy Feet takes place July 18, the eve of the N.C. Peach Festival.

Race Director Owens is always involved when it comes to organizing events for runners in Montgomery County, but Peachy Feet is a special race for her. “This is the granddaddy of all races in the county,” she says. “We should have approximately 200-230 participant walkers and runners.”

The event has become quite an event for spectators in the small town in southern Montgomery County. In addition to the participants, there will be musical entertainment for the runners and spectators. The Loaded Dice Band will perform at the Peach Exchange while a DJ will be playing in Fitzgerald Park.

“Our overall male and females (first through third places) will each receive a special handmade pottery piece,” Owens said.

A Fun Run begins at 7 p.m. and the 5K ceremony will begin at 7:45 p.m. The race will start promptly at 8 p.m.

Age category medals start at 9 years old up to 71 and older, in 5-year increments.

Registration is $20 before race day and $25 the day of the race.

Owens said the race is timed by Vac and Dash Timing Co. of Albemarle.

The certified route will be supervised by law enforcement and Candor Fire Department members, along with special volunteers from the community.