Anoka is the Halloween Capital of the World!  A big event that is a part of the celebration is the Annual Gray Ghost 5k Run & 1 Mile Fitness Walk.  This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 30th.   The event is sponsored by Anoka Business & Landowners Association, Wells Fargo, Anoka Hennepin Community Education & the North Suburban Striders.

Registration begins at 10:00 AM at Franklin Elementary School, West Main Street, Anoka on October 30th with the run to begin at 12:50 pm and kicks off the Grand Day Halloween Parade.

Registration Fee is $25 in advance (must be received by noon on October 26th) or $30 race day.  The 5K Course is Chip Timed USATF Certified with age group awards 3 deep in 9 age groups. Long-sleeved moisture wicking technical shirts and refreshments are available for finishers of either event. Be sure to come early as many people will be arriving in Anoka for the Grand Day Parade and traffic will be heavy. Costumes encouraged; awards will be given to the five: best individual, 2 to 3 person teams and group costumes.  Animals are not allowed on race course.

To register online go to grayghostsrun.com.  For more race information visit us call Peter Turok at (763) 421-7130 or Karen Hillerman at (612) 558-7433.

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For information about other Anoka Halloween activities, go to:  www.anokahalloween.com

The Anoka Area Chamber AM Connections Networking Group meetings are a great networking opportunity!

This Networking Group called “Chamber A.M. Connections” meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month in person from 7:45 to 9 AM at the Chamber office. Take advantage of this FREE, Member only, opportunity to get in front of a captured audience and advertise your business.

Each networking meeting will include: One minute member infomercials, Business Card Exchange, 2 expanded member presentations on a rotation basis and Referral opportunities.

No RSVP needed, just show up and start networking.  For more information contact the Chamber office at 763-421-7130.

The Anoka Area Chamber AM Connections Networking Group meetings are back!  Meetings in person at the Chamber offices!

This Networking Group called “Chamber A.M. Connections” meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7:45 to 9 AM at the Chamber office. Take advantage of this FREE, Member only, opportunity to get in front of a captured audience and advertise your business.

Each networking meeting will include: One minute member infomercials, Business Card Exchange, 2 expanded member presentations on a rotation basis and Referral opportunities.

No RSVP needed, just show up and start networking.  For more information contact the Chamber office at 763-421-7130.