By Taylor Markee

On Sunday, Nov. 12, 55 participants in the first annual O.R.E.O. fun run (an acronym for “Obstacle Race for Each Other”) enjoyed stunning views and plenty of sunshine while running/walking throughout SMCC’s seaside campus for this fundraising event.

The cost to participate was $10 for students, alumni, veterans and kids under 13, $20 for adults, and $25 for families — with all proceeds benefitting the victims of hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.

The event began with a mile-long obstacle course for kids at 10 a.m. The obstacles started with the limbo, followed by hopscotch, and then a short run to “get down” at the “Dance-Dance” station. Participants continued their run down stairs to scenic Willard Beach for a sack hop across the sand, and then up a hill for the final obstacle: an egg-and-spoon walk. The 2-mile adult race kicked off at 11 a.m., and required two trips around the obstacle course. SMCC’s President, Dr. Ron Cantor, participated in the festivities. Additional honorable mention goes out to a couple of kids who participated in both the kid and adult fun run! Along with the satisfaction of completing the fun run while helping others, there was plenty of water, apples, bananas and Oreos (of course) to revitalize the runners.

O.R.E.O. was planned, supported and run by the SMCC Business Club, with the SMCC Student Senate funding student participation. Additionally, the event was sponsored by Poland Spring, Sodexo Foods, Yarmouth Community Services and SMCC.
The Business Club raised $750, which will go towards disaster-relief organizations. Members of the Business Club are hoping for an even larger turnout for next year and seeking other worthy causes to support. Besides, who doesn’t love eating Oreos after a nice run?

The club sends a big thank-you to everyone involved.