The department of Recreational Sports and Wellness (RSW) hosted its first ever Ghost Walk/Run on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to promote and create fitness opportunities for students and the Hammond community.
The Ghost Walk/Run is a 5k race through North Oak Park and parts of North Campus that started at 6 p.m. Runners were encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes, but few did. However, the RSW student workers that manned the water stations along the course were all in costume to entertain the runners. Participants could register at the gate for $20, which provided entry into the race and a T-shirt. After the race, jambalaya was served to both spectators and participants.
“All the proceeds will go to North Oak Park,” said Amy Obershmidt, assistant director of guest services. “More specifically they will help with the creation and implementation of new student activities and intramural sports. Also, this helps train runners for some of the larger races in and around Hammond. We have several runners here from both New Orleans and Baton Rouge as stride.”
Thompson, who runs track at Albany Elementary, was very happy with his time, albeit a little surprised.
“I’m stunned,” said Thompson. “It was fun though, I didn’t think it was too hard, I’ve run a 5k yet.”