Leland Ghost Legend Takes Off Running Again

Jan. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- LELAND, NORTH CAROLINA: October 26, 2011 – “I’m not sure I saw the Maco light, but I sure was looking!” said Jack Boldt, 4th grader at Charter Day School, about running the Maco Light Legend 5k last year. He joined nearly two hundred other runners and walkers in last year’s race held on the school’s campus. Jack, then an eight year old, finished an impressive 3rd in his age group and 23rd overall. The 5k race and fun run was such a successful fundraiser for the non-profit Charter Day School Booster Club that they decided to organize it again.

“We were thrilled to have so many people from the school and the community support this event,” said Headmaster Jennifer Beamer. “With some of the new additions we are excited to see what this year brings!”

The Maco Light Legend 5k and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at the Charter Day School campus in Leland, NC. Registration on the day of the event begins at 2:30 p.m., but pre-registration is encouraged.

“The event is a great opportunity to show off our campus and school to the local community, challenge our students (along with parents, community members, faculty and staff) to keep active while having fun by running and walking, and a way to raise money for the Fitness and Fine Arts programs here at Charter Day School,” said Mark Cramer, CEO and Superintendent for The Roger Bacon Academy.

The Maco Light Legend is a familiar ghost story in Brunswick county. The old Maco train ran on the back of the school property and race organizers have taken advantage of the folklore to help promote the event. The Maco Light Legend 5K and Fun Run is sponsored by the Maco Depot C-Store, The Roger Bacon Academy, and Coastal Habitat Conservancy LLC among others. Participation is encouraged for adults, children, family runners and walkers.

This cross country/haunted trail race is run through the beautiful woodland campus and includes the old train track trail known to be where the legendary Joe Baldwin ghostly light has been seen. There will be a new finish line this year, and the post-race party will feature bouncy houses for the kids, vendor/sponsor booths, refreshments, entertainment and awards.

Popular Wilmington rock and blues band BLP with Jaime Michele will be performing at the after party.

Participants are encouraged to register online at http://www.active.com/running/leland-nc/maco-light-legend... and sign up for the 5k run or the Fun Run. The pre-registration cost on or before Nov. 11th for the 5k is $25 and $30 day of the event. The pre-registration cost on or before Nov. 11th for the Fun Run is $10 and $15 after. Registration forms and checks, made out to Charter Day Booster Club, can be mailed to Charter Day School, 7055 Bacon’s Way NE, Leland, NC, 28451.

All ages are welcome to participate in the 5K and Fun Run. The first 200 pre-registered individuals will receive a free t-shirt. To keep runners and walkers well hydrated during the race, the course will provide Maco Light Legend themed water stations. To register, volunteer or sponsor the event call Brad Barth, Director of Public Affairs at 910-655-3600 ext. 224 or email at bbarth@rogerbacon.net.

The Roger Bacon Academy - Charter Day School is a tuition-free, open enrollment K-8 public school in southeastern North Carolina. Since 2000, Charter Day School has focused on quality education and is a premier performance-driven year round school. Widely recognized as a compelling choice to conventional public education the school has built a reputation for retaining dedicated and highly qualified teachers that give students a strong and proven academic foundation. Charter Day School has received numerous awards, including the designation of being a Top-25 School for Academic Growth and of Excellence in the state of North Carolina.

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REGISTER ONLINE
http://www.active.com/running/leland-nc/maco-light-legend-5k-and-fun-run-2011

View Photos from last year’s race
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53146774@N07/sets/7215762540...

Lear more about the ghost Joe Baldwin
http://www.thenbm.com/macolight.html

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