More than a thousand people expected for Trek or Treat Road Race

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jay’s HOPE Foundation has its 11th annual Trek or Treat Road Race this Saturday.

Event organizers are expecting a big crowd, with lots of candy, costumes and family fun.

Christie Johnson stopped by the 41NBC studio to discuss the event and all the positive things Jay’s HOPE does to benefit children with cancer.

The 5k and 10k races begin at 8 a.m. at the Bass Pro Shops in Macon.

The mile-long unSpooky Sprint for children under the age of 13 begins at 9:15 a.m.  And of course, the Candy Mile, also for children, begins at 9:30 a.m. The Candy Mile gives kids the chance to pick up candy along the course.

Participants in all races are encouraged to wear family-friendly costumes.

For more information or to register for the race, visit http://jayshope.org/trek-or-treat/.