5K Bunny Fun Run April 13th

Staff Report From Columbus CEO

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Saturday, April 13, join us at 8am at Doughboy Stadium for the 5K Bunny Fun Run, the third race in the five-race 5K Fun Run Series.   Each race earns participants one part of a five-piece "puzzle" medal set. The cost is $15 per race for adults and $10 for kids 5 and younger. (Mom and Dad can run with kids for free, or kids can run with parents free, no medal will be issues for participants who do not register. Courses are stroller friendly.) Register for the Bunny Run at Smith Fitness Center or Active.com. For more information, call 706-527-2393.

Then, at 10am, head over to the Riverside, the home of Fort Benning's commanding general, at the intersection of Sigerfoos and Vibbert, where the Easter Bunny is waiting to take pictures with the little ones. The annual Spring Eggstravaganza is free to all MWR patrons and includes egg hunts for ages 18 months to 11 years, face painting, crafts and prizes. The egg hunt schedule follows. Please note, one parent may accompany children between 18 months and 2 years during the hunt, but parents may not accompany children 3 and older. If we're rained out, this event will be rescheduled for 2-5pm April 14 at Riverside.  For more information, call 706-545-1853.

Egg Hunt Schedule:
10am, 18 months - 2 years
10:30am, 3-4 years old
10:45am, EFMP preschool and younger
11, 5-6 years old
11:15am, EFMP elementary age and older
11:30am, 7-8 years old
12pm, 9-10 years old

Finally, join us for the popular Easter Brunch April 21. This festive event, with seating times available at 10am, 11am, and noon, features a classic breakfast and lunch menu, omelets made to order, fresh waffles and pancakes, a meat carving station, salad, assorted desserts, lighter options for those who aren't looking to indulge and mimosas and champagne for those who are. The cost is $22.95 for adults; $20.95 for 60 and older; $14.95 for children 9-12; $9.95 for children 5-8 and the younger ones eat free. The cost increases by $2 per guest at the door. Space is limited; this popular event fills up quickly. Register today at benning.armymwr.com.