30th annual Hog Jog set for Saturday

The 30th running of the Carroll County Hog Jog will be Saturday at Flora Community Park. Also on Saturday, Idlers Car Club will host their 20th annual Hog Jog Cruise-In, under the shade, at the park.

The day will get underway with a French Toast and Sausage Breakfast at the park, sponsored by Flora Rotary Club. Serving will be from 6 to 10 a.m.

Sponsored by Flora Lions Club, the Hog Jog will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the two-mile run/walk, followed by the 10K run at 8:10 a.m. and the 50- meter Runt Jog for ages 2 to 7, at 9:15 a.m.

Registration will be open in the park on Saturday starting at 6:15 a.m. Packet pickup will also begin at that time.

The entry fee includes a free T-shirt to the first 500 entrants. The fee is $20.

The walk is free for those not wanting a T-shirt.

The End Result Company will provide electronic time and scoring.

Application forms are available throughout the county at various businesses and online at www.hogjog.com.

Registration for the Cruise-In will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a $15 entry fee. Judging will be by participants and awards in 21 classes will be presented at 4 p.m. There will also be five specialty awards given, plus door prizes and goodie bags. For additional information, visit IDLERScc@yahoo.com.

Last year's Cruise-In attracted over 200 entries.

Both the Hog Jog and Cruise- In will be held rain or shine.

There will also be garage sales throughout the town.