Chigger Chase set for Saturday in Ardmore

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Posted: 5:40 PM Nov 17, 2008
Last Updated: 5:40 PM Nov 17, 2008
Reporter: KXII-TV Staff
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ARDMORE, Okla. ― Preparations for this year's Chigger Chase are underway in Ardmore.

The annual holiday run will take place Saturday at Ardmore Regional Park. Proceeds will go to the Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma.

Children will have the chance to chase "Charlie the Chigger" in a quarter-mile or half-mile run. Adults can participate in a 5K run. Organizers say it's a good way to bring in the holidays and get some exercise.

“They chase Charlie the Chigger, so that's always a lot of fun. Unfortunately, Charlie has always finished in last place, but this year he's been training pretty hard, and I think he's going to do better," organizer Curtis Davidson says.

You can register on site. Entry fees range from $15-$25. The races begin at 4:45 pm. on Saturday, November 22.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 22, 2008 at 09:52 PM
just ran it

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:39 PM
oh yep. I've been training for like 6 months for this. This last week has been intenese. luckily I've rested wednesday-friday before the race. today is Friday. I'm ready to race!

Posted by: Let Me tell you on Nov 21, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Man, if anyone can outrun a chigger, let me know. Those little rascals have tore me up all my life. To say they are so small them lil' dudes pack a punch!!!

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