Halloween Pumpkin Run part of Lake Tahoe Marathon; Volunteers needed for event

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Optimist Club and the Lake Tahoe Marathon are hosting free pumpkin runs for ages 1-10 on Halloween at Lakeside Beach starting at 10:00 a.m.

The pumpkin runs are part of the Lake Tahoe Marathon.

Register for free online at www.LakeTahoeMarathon.com or just come to the race on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to register though pumpkins are for those who are preregistered.

Little goblins are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume for this event. The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe is providing pumpkins and refreshments for participants. This is the best photo opportunity of the weekend.

For further info: https://www.laketahoemarathon.com/kids or 530-559-2261

The Lake Tahoe Marathon is also looking for volunteers to pass out race bibs, t-shirts and other swag on Thursday afternoon Oct 28, Friday evening Oct 29 and Saturday Oct 30t.

If you would like to help please call or text: Les Wright at 530-559-2261 or email leswright@sbcglobal.net.

They also are looking for a race announcer for the finish line at Lakeside Beach on October 31.

Race headquarters is at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Thursday-Saturday. Free event parking at the Hard Rock Hotel back parking lot.