Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for the spooktacular Behind The Badge Pumpkin Run, hosted by the Arnold Police Officers Association. Costumes are not required but encouraged.
This event is a 5k run and 1.2 mile walk organized with Fleet Feet St. Louis at the beautiful Arnold City Park in Arnold Missouri. Fun for the entire family!
All proceeds benefit the non profit Arnold Police Officers Association (APOA), Shop With A Cop, and many other community outreach programs.
You must register before September 24th to guarantee a shirt. We will do our best to have shirts available for those who register after September 24th however supply will be LIMITED.
Extra shirts can be purchased for $12 through the registration form.
Families, strollers, and dogs are all welcomed!(*dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times*)
**Disclaimer - This event is not associated with the City Of Arnold. All questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to the Arnold Police Officer's Association (APOA63010@yahoo.com).**
Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K Run/Walk
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$30.00Jul 7 – Oct 9
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Packet Pickup
Packet pickup: takes place on Friday, October 8th from 9am-7pm in the left rear level of Arnold Municipal City Hall Complex. Please follow signs around to the rear of the building.
Arnold Municipal City Hall Address: 2101 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold Mo 63010
Race Day Packet Pickup: Packets may be picked up on the morning of the race from 7am-8:30am at Arnold City Park (race location). Race day registration will also be available at this time.
Race Day Info
The race will take place rain or shine on a level asphalt paved trail in the beautiful Arnold City Park. The park is filled with large mature trees and an abundance of natural wildlife.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup will begin at 7am. Please arrive no later than 8:30 to prepare for the race. The race will start promptly at 9am.
Coffee, juice, water, and various snacks will be available before and after the race.
Raffle tickets & 50/50 will be sold for various gift baskets to include memberships packages to Club Fitness, Xist Fitness, Supplement Superstore, and more.
Awards
Award Information- (3 award categories)
1) Top Finishers: The top 3 finishers for both male and female runners in age specific brackets will receive 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place award medals.
Age brackets:
10 & under
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & older
2) Costume Contest: The top 3 BEST costumes will also receive award medals. The contest is FREE to enter when you register for the race. Please advise on the registration form or the morning of the race if you would like to be entered into the contest.
3) *Fox C-6 School District Students*: A special award medal will be given to the FASTEST Fox C-6 School District runner for all ages/grades. To be eligible, you must be a current student in good standing in the Fox C-6 School District. Please list what school & grade on the registration form.
Awards will be presented following the race at 10:30am.
Sponsorship
If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor or to make a donation, please email Kevin Wilson @ APOA63010@yahoo.com or go to www.APOAMO.org
About the Arnold Police Officers Association
The Arnold Police Officers Association (APOA) is a registered 501c(3) tax exempt non profit charitable organization listed under ”Behind The Badge Inc.”, Arnold, Missouri. The APOA is comprised of active Police Officers and Telecommunication Specialists of the Arnold Missouri Police Department.
Our mission is to build and strengthen the relationship with our community and to create a positive lasting impact for our youth. The APOA is committed to serving the community and will continue to go above and beyond to build a better future.
Our association not only works to give back to our community, we also serve to support our first responders and the families of our first responders in the unfortunate times of need.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kevin Wilson
- apoa63010@yahoo.com
- Phone
- 636-296-3204
