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51ĀŅĀ× students have three opportunities to channel their inner goblins and ghouls with the Department of Campus Recreationā€™s three upcoming Halloween-themed fitness events. Students can get fit and spooky for free at two of the activities, and can pay a small fee to compete in a creepy, crawly climbing competition.

ā€œWe recognize that Halloween is a very popular holiday for 51ĀŅĀ× students, and we want to provide fun, positive activities for students to participate in,ā€ Joe Schillero, assistant director of fitness, said.

Campus Rec kicks off its Halloween festivities at 5 pm. Friday, Oct. 27, with its annual Halloween Climbing Competition. The event will be held at Outdoor Pursuitsā€™ indoor climbing wall at the Ping Recreation Center and will include three divisions of competition ā€“ beginner, intermediate and advanced. Participants are encourage to wear their Halloween costume as the event will include a costume contest completed with prizes. 

Judd Walker, assistant director for Outdoor Pursuits, said the Halloween Climbing Competition is a good way to build Athensā€™ climbing community. ā€œThis is also an engaging event for out-of-town visitors for the weekend,ā€ he added.

Early registration for the Halloween Climbing Competition costs $15 while day-of registration will be $30. Food will be provided. For more information or to register, . 

Campus Rec is also offering two free Halloween-themed fitness events ā€“ Club Cycle Halloween Edition and Zombie Zumbathon.

Club Cycle Halloween Edition is scheduled for 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in the Ping Centerā€™s Group Fitness Room. Participants will cycle to club music at this Halloween-themed party. For more information, . 

Zombie Zumbathon will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Ping Center Area A. This Zombie-inspired Zumba class will feature Halloween music, and participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes appropriate for a Zumba class. For more information, .  

ā€œHalloween can be a really fun holiday, and free activities that leave you feeling positive and de-stressed are a great way to enjoy it,ā€ said Schillero. ā€œItā€™s also a great opportunity to try out Group Fitness if you havenā€™t before.ā€

For more information on these events and all of Campus Recā€™s facilities and fitness programs, click here.