Harambee Foundation

2026 SPONSORS AND VENDORS WANTED! If interested, please email Tara at [email protected] to request a Sponsor/Vendor information packet.

Runner/Walker Registration opens July 1st!

Celebrate Halloween with your favorite furry friend!

Join us for the 12th Annual Howloween 5K and Dog Walk on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at Parkside Place Park in North Wales, PA. This event consists of a 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile dog walk....PLUS our popular Fall Fair is back with dozens of fabulous food trucks and vendors! There will also be over 50 incredible raffle baskets, costume contests (at 11:30), a dog agility course, HAL swag for sale, and doggie "puppuccinos"! Four-legged friends are welcome to attend all activities, making this event unlike any other in the area! And of course because this is a "Howloween" event, participants are encouraged to come in costume!

Take advantage of our Early Bird special pricing by September 30th: $40 for 5K, and $15 for 1-Mile Dog Walk.

Register October 1st-30th: $45 for 5K, and $20 for 1-Mile Dog Walk.

October 31st Day-of-Event Pricing: $50 for 5K, and $25 for 1-Mile Dog Walk.

Register by Sunday, October 11th, 11:59 PM, to guarantee your Howloween t-shirt (free for 5K participants, $15 for walkers). Very limited number available at the event for 5K participants, first-come, first-serve.

Honor your special pup by becoming a Fundraiser! Use the "Donate" tab at the bottom of this homepage to create a Fundraiser, or join a team with friends and family!

5K (run or walk):

• Register by 10/11 to be guaranteed an awesome new 12th Anniversary Howloween T-shirt!

• 5K check-in opens at 7:45 AM

• 5K race begins at 9 AM

• Finisher Medal for all 5K participants

• Prizes awarded to the top overall male/female runners, medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in age groups (male and female for 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), and prizes for the top 3 dogs who cross the finish line. Award ceremony at 10:15 AM.

• Chip timing provided by Bryn Mawr Racing Company

1-Mile Dog Walk:

• Register by 10/11 for the option of purchasing a super-fun 12th Anniversary Howloween T-shirt for $15!

• 1-Mile Walk check-in opens at 10 AM

• Dog Walk begins at 11AM

"Packet Pick-up" will be held Friday, 10/30, from 4:00-6:00, at Parkside Place Park if you'd like to pick up your 5K race bib/t-shirt early. Large groups are encouraged to use this option.

Schedule:

7:45 AM 5K Registration Opens

9:00 AM 5K Begins

10:00 AM 1-Mile Dog Walk Registration Opens

11:00 AM Dog Walk Begins

11:30 AM Costume Contests

12:00 PM Raffle Sales Close

12:15 PM Raffle Entries Close

1:00 PM Raffle Winners Announced (winners do not need to be present)

1:30 PM Fall Fair Ends

Have you adopted a dog from Home at Last? Email us a photo to be displayed on our monitor at the event honoring the 24,000+ lives we've saved: [email protected]

All proceeds from the 5K and Dog Walk will benefit Home at Last Dog Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. HAL is a 100% volunteer organization whose goal is to save the lives of homeless dogs suffering in high-kill shelters and puppy mills. We are not a shelter, and we have no central location for the dogs we rescue...every dog is in a foster home until they are adopted. With our tireless and passionate work, we hope to provide an alternative to the purchase of puppy mill and pet store dogs, thereby reducing the demand for, and ultimately, the supply of such dogs. After the dogs have been observed in foster homes, our devoted volunteers strive to match each dog with the perfect forever home. 100% of adoption fees then go back into the rescue to cover shelter pull fees, vet care, supplies, and various other expenses. We hope you'll join us for a day of spirited fun and generosity for our furry friends!

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💥IMPORTANT NOTE💥

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 200 ATHELETES.

ONCE WE HIT 200, WE HAVE TO CLOSE REGISTRATION IMMEDIATELY.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

IT SELLS OUT VERY QUICKLY.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SLOT!

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SCOOGIE'S ENDLESS SUMMER KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON!

When:

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Where:

The Penllyn Club

525 Gwynedd Avenue

Penllyn, PA 19422

www.penllynclub.com

GPS: HERE!

Time:

Start Time 8:00 am

What:

Triathlon: Swim/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old

Duathlon: Run/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old

💥THIS IS WHAT THE SCOOGIE'S KIDS' ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON IS ALL ABOUT💥

It's about giving EVERY child no matter what level of experience they have in triathlon or duathlon a SAFE place to BE THEMSELVES!

We LOVE brand new first timer racers and we CATER to them.

😊💥WARNING💥😊

This event may cause an unusually large amounts of smiles & contagious hugs!

You’ve been warned…😊😃😁

💥💥💥PLEASE REGISTER RIGHT AWAY AS WE WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!💥💥💥

Awards:

Awards for age groups in both the triathlon & duathlon:

5-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

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👉🏻For a more detailed look at this event, which includes course maps and parking maps, please visit our

race homepage which will be up on June 21st (when the "regular athletes" are able to register)

The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation and encourage a healthy lifestyle in youth & families.

SO, WHY IS SCOOGIE'S KIDS ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON A MUST DO?

~😃 The non-competitive, fun & positive atmosphere created by the Scoogie Events Crew!

~😃 The awesome finisher's medal that every triathlete & duathlete gets when they cross the finish line!

~😃 The AMAZING T-SHIRT that every athlete that registered before the deadline gets!

~😃We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.

😀THE DETAILS😀

SCOOGIE'S KIDS ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON will be staged on Saturday, August 23, 2025 to help raise funds for the beautiful Penllyn Club

while also providing a fun, non-competitive atmosphere in a safe environment and of course, an awesome post-race atmosphere for the kids.

😀DISTANCES😀

Triathlon distances:

Ages 5-7: Swim 25 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile

Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile

Ages 10-11: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Ages 12-15: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Duathlon distances:

Ages 5-7: Run .40 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .25 Mile

Ages 8-9: Run .40 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .25 Mile

Ages 10-11: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Ages 12-15: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Course details:

Swim:

(for the triathlon)

The swim will be held in an outdoor pool with lifeguards.

Transition Area:

(for both tri & du)

There will be an area for the competitors to put their bikes, shoes, helmets, etc., called “the transition area”.

After finishing the swim, (or 1st run for the duathletes) the kids will come into the transition area

to put on their biking gear, get their bikes and start the bike portion of the race.

IMPORTANT TRANSITION NOTE:

The transition area will be staffed with 10 Scoogie Events Crew to welcome & encourage your children.

👉🏻To view actual maps of both the bike as well as the run course, click HERE for our homepage.

😀RACE DAY TIMELINE😀

Time: Start Time 8:00

NOTE:

A VERY DETAILED email will be sent out to all registered triathletes on the week of August 14th.

Packet pick-up details will also be included in that email…stay tuned 😊

RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES

Suggested arrival time:

6:00-6:30 am

Transition closes:

7:30 am

Pre-race talk

(calming encouragement by Scoogie)

7:30 am

National Anthem:

7:48 am

Triathletes & duathletes go to staging area and get ready to start

(Age group will be the child’s age ON RACE DAY)

Rolling start begins:

(Older triathletes & duathletes start first)

8:00 am

(It will be a rolling start with the 15-year old's starting first)

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Let the after party celebration begin...

Snow cones, bounce houses, watermelon eating contest & more...

Awards ceremony begins at approximately:

8:45/9:00

If you have ANY questions or concerns or just need any clarification regarding ANYTHING having to do with this event,

PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP and we will get right back to you.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GO OVER ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Email: [email protected]

The event will be altered or cancelled if it is deemed that for any reason the event is unsafe for the participants.

EVERY PARENT & TRIATHLETE MUST PERFORM A VERY COMPLETE & THOROUGH BIKE CHECK WAY BEFORE RACE DAY!

💥💥💥PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR HOMEPAGE AND VIEW SCOOGIE'S SAFETY BIKE CHECK LIST! 💥💥💥

Parents DO NOT need to get helmets & bikes inspected at a bike shop. But, we are asking that you (the parent) thoroughly go over your child’s bike and make sure that everything is tight and in working order. We’re going to post safety checklist on this website and also email it out to all registered athletes the week of August 21st.

DO YOU WANT TO EARN MONEY BACK....EASILY!!!

💖The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program!💖

How it works: Once you have registered for this event, you will automatically be emailed a unique link in your confirmation email that you can then share with friends ANY WAY YOU'D LIKE: Post your link on Facebook, Twitter or email it to your friends, family & co-workers and each time a friends registers for this event (not including the kids 1/2 mile run or 1 or 2 mile walks) you get $5 back onto the original credit card you used to register for the event.

Keep doing it till you earn your registration money back…EASY PEASY!

😃😃IT WILL LITERALLY TAKE YOU 1 MINUTE TO DO!!😃😃

💖BAM💖

$5 back on your credit card FOR EACH PERSON THAT REGISTERS until you earn your whole registration back!!

YES, THAT'S CORRECT, YOU READ IT RIGHT...WE WILL GIVE YOU $5 RIGHT BACK ONTO YOUR CREDIT CARD FOR EVERY FRIEND THAT REGISTERS....IT LITERALLY COULD NOT BE ANY EASIER!

Very detailed and specific instructions regarding The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program instructions

WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AND EXPLAINED VERY CLEARLY IN YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOU REGISTER!

Have questions about the The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program?

Shoot us an email and we'll be happy to help in any way that we can😊

[email protected]

We do not offer refunds or transfers.

There is no mailing of awards or shirts. You MUST pick up your award before you leave. If you do not, we cannot hold/store awards and it will likely be given to a race day entry or someone else. It is simply too much to hold/store & inventory the awards.

Note: If you are registered for this race and you registered in time to choose a t-shirt BUT you are unable to run for whatever reason, you will NEED TO CONTACT us BEFORE RACE DAY and let us know if you'd like us to hold on to your reserved shirt for you to pick up at a future Scoogie Event. If you do not do this, we cannot hold your shirt and it will be given to someone that registered after the deadline. We cannot mail shirts!

Packet Pick details will be emailed 5 days before this event.

Runners may pick up their packets on race morning but it is advised that they pick them up at packet pick up to avoid lines on race day.

If you have ANY questions at all...please do not hesitate to email Scoogie at [email protected]

🎃🍁RACE DAY DETAILS🍂🎃

Date:

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Race Location:

🎃 Great Pumpkin Venue🎃

Sumneytown Pike

Spring House, PA 19477

GPS: HERE!

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🏃🏻‍♀️Saturday’s suggested arrival time:🏃🏻‍♂️

8:30-10:15 am

REGISTRATION/BIB PICK-UP CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 10:30.

Pre-race announcements: 10:45 am

National Anthem: 10:52 am

Lil' Pumpkin Kids Run starts at 11:00 am

(Kids run is about 1/3 of a mile)

10k starts at 11:11 am

5k starts at 11:20 am

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 11:22 am

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IMPORTANT & FUN REMINDERS:

Remember to DRESS-UP in your favorite Halloween costumes!

We’re gonna have a fun costume contest after the runs & walks!

And, the after party at this event is shaping up to be a good one:

The good folks at Penna's Italian Market will be supplying

the food for the Tapping of the Great Pumpkin after-party!

Free for everyone with a race bib!

And Well Crafted Beer Compnay will be supplying the beer for the Tapping of the Great Pumpkin after-party!

Everyone over 21 with a race bib gets a free beer after the race!

Plus, we’ll be having the awards ceremony

& costume contest winners!

We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday!

😊IMPORTANT EXTRA HOODIES NOTE FOR RACE DAY😊

If you didn’t register in time to guarantee a shirt, any leftovers will handed out on a first come basis starting exactly 1 hour after the start of the race here at the main registration tent.

PLEASE do not inquire about extra shirts before that one hour mark as it will slow down the pickup line.

😊Thank you😊

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Join 1000+ runners & walkers as we celebrate 13 years of

RUNNING HAPPY

at the

13th Annual Tapping of the Great Pumpkin 5k, 10k

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Lil' Pumpkin Kids Run!

on

Saturday, November 1st @ 11:00 am

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

PLEASE register RIGHT AWAY to secure a slot!!

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We’re pulling out all of the tricks & treats to make this 13th year (I know...spooky right?!)

Lower Gwynedd Township & Scoogie Events invites the whole family

to come celebrate the

Fall running season & the awesomeness of Halloween with

family friendly activities, costume contests, good food,

rockin’ music and some adult beverages!

In partnership with the good folks at Lower Gwynedd Township &

Spring House Innovation Park

and benefiting

Gwynedd Mercy University

Along with our 2 two title sponsors for this event:

Penna’s Italian Market and Deli & The Fireside Bar & Grille will be supplying the food for the Tapping of the Great Pumpkin after-party!

Free for everyone with a race bib!

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Race location:

🎃 Great Pumpkin Venue🎃

Sumneytown Pike

Spring House, PA, 19477

(map)

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100% of the donations generated from Tapping of the Pumpkin will go directly to

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Choose from chip timed 5k or 10k!

or

💃🕺Non-competitive/Un-timed 2 mile Fun Walk/Run!

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🏃🏻‍♀️Saturday’s suggested arrival time🏃🏻‍♂️

9:30-10:15 am

REGISTRATION/BIB PICK-UP CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 10:30.

Pre-race announcements: 10:45 am

National Anthem: 10:52 am

Lil' Pumpkin Kids Run starts at 11:00 am

(Kids run is about 1/3 of a mile)

10k starts at 11:11 am

5k starts at 11:20 am

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 11:22 am

🎃Here are a few more reasons why this event will ROCK🎃

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🎃~Every runner that registers before the t-shirt deadline will get a

TOP OF THE LINE L/S SHIRT!

(must register before the t-shirt deadline of 9/15)

🎃~Every finisher gets a Scoogie designed

huge 3" finisher’s medal!

🎃~Every runner registered in time gets a vanity bib

(your name/nick-name)

🎃~Choose to run your event in a costume and you will automatically be entered in the "Best Costume Contest" or feel free to run in your normal running attire!

AWARDS:

Overall winner (male and female), plus top three males and females in each age category:

NEW age group: 9 & under, 10-14,

15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,

(another NEW age group: 80-89)

No mailing of awards or shirts.

If you have to leave the race early for ANY reason, you must notify us to save your award.

Note: If you are registered for this race and you registered in time to choose a top size BUT you are unable to run for whatever reason, you will NEED TO CONTACT us 24 hours BEFORE RACE DAY and let us know if you'd like us to hold on to your reserved giveaway (top) for you to pick up at a future Scoogie Event. If you do not do this, we cannot hold your shirt and it will be given to someone that registered after the deadline. We cannot mail shirts.

NOTE:

Tapping of the Great Pumpkin packet pick-up & race day information will be emailed to all registered runners on

Monday, October 27th.

We can't wait to see everyone on November 2nd!

(You're in for quite a treat)

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

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😊IMPORTANT EXTRA HOODIES NOTE FOR RACE DAY😊

If you didn’t register in time to guarantee a shirt, any leftovers will handed out on a first come basis starting exactly 1 hour after the start of the race here at the main registration tent.

PLEASE do not inquire about extra shirts before that one hour mark as it will slow down the pickup line.

😊Thank you😊