One of our favorite parts about race timing is the chance to partner with wonderful non-profits in our area to help them raise funds for the incredible work that they are doing in our communities. One of those organizations is the Evitt Foundation based in Ringgold, Georgia. This volunteer run non-profit works to promote the welfare of children and combat hunger in North Georgia. One of their newest fundraisers is a family friendly Halloween themed 5k — Nightmare on Nashville Street. We chatted with Rachel Stockburger of the Evitt Foundation to learn more about the race.

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got involved with the Evitt Foundation and this race? 

I'm the PR & Advertising Coordinator for Ringgold Telephone Company. Our company helps manage the Evitt Foundation. This non-profit foundation runs solely on volunteers. We pride ourselves on creating unique fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for our foundation. Our Nightmare on Nashville Street 5k and 1 mile fun run is our fall fundraiser and has quickly become a fun event for the community to enjoy and raises money for a great cause. 

For those who don't know, can you tell us about the Evitt Foundation? What do you all do and how does that impact families in the Ringgold area?

The Evitt Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that aims to promote child welfare and reduce hunger in the North Georgia area. One of many projects that we are most known for is we host multiple grocery distributions yearly to feed families who are struggling to make ends meet. 

What about the race itself? How did it come about and how does it benefit the work you all do?

Nightmare on Nashville Street is quickly becoming one of our most successful fundraisers. This will be our 2nd year hosting this race and we are anticipating hundreds of runners to come out and enjoy a spooky halloween themed run throughout downtown Ringgold. We take pride in giving our town a fun event to enjoy and the fact that 100% of the proceeds goes back to families in need in this community is just icing on the cake. 

What should runners expect on race day? Where is the race, when does it start, and is there anything else unique about it? 

Runners should come out ready to enjoy a fun and memorable race! The 5k will start at 6:30 at the Ringgold Market in downtown Ringgold. We highly encourage runners to come dressed up in a costume. We will have spooky characters along the course ready to make our runner want to run a little faster. We will have a bonfire, a halloween movie, and food trucks at the finish line for families to hang out after and enjoy the evening. 

Anything else you would like to share? 

Come out for a great time and bring the family! This is a fun fall event that goes towards such a great cause. It's truly a win win. 

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Runners interested in learning more or signing up for the race can visit the event page on the Evitt Foundation’s website or by visiting the race registration page on terrarunning.com.