Torie Hermann, one of the organizers of the Manheim Township Middle School (MTMS) PTO Run with Color, wants those interested in participating to know that they can run or walk in the event. "It will be a fun day. Nothing too serious," noted Hermann.

The MTMS PTO Run with Color will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning at 10 a.m. at the middle school, 155 School Road, Lancaster. Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear white. Staggered start times will be between 10 and 11 a.m. Those wishing to participate may register at https://tinyurl.com/MTMSColorRun-22 or at 10 a.m. on the day of the event.

"We realized we haven't had a run with color in the area for a long time," said Hermann, who noted the run will begin in the middle school parking lot. "We will run basically the whole campus," she noted, pointing out that the high school, the middle school, and Landis Run Intermediate School will all be along the 5K course. "We will have five or so color stations where runners will get blasted with colorful dust."

Hermann said funds raised by the event will aid the PTO in projects at the school, including field trips and special events for students, such as the Spring Fest. "(The Spring Fest) is an after-school activity for all the kids," explained Hermann. "They play games, have snacks, dance to music." Hermann said the PTO also holds fun lunches where members visit the cafeteria to play music and hand out prizes. To help teachers, PTO members stock breakrooms with snacks and provide lunches during conference time and teacher appreciation gifts at the end of the school year. "We try to give (teachers) a little boost," said Hermann. "The last few years haven't been easy."

Organizers hope to see a few hundred runners take part and to earn a few thousand dollars to help teachers and students.

Readers who have questions may email mtwpmspto@gmail.com or call 717-917-2480.