Imagine a world where you could participate in a 5k and not even have to change out of your pajamas. This world is our world.

The Department of Psychology at West Virginia University is hosting the 2014 FallBack 5k Pajama Walk/Run on Sunday, Nov. 2, to raise money supporting research for children who have difficulty sleeping.

After you’ve set your clock back for the fall, put on your coziest pajamas and head down to the race. Dress to impress, as judges will be awarding prizes for the best pajamas in each age and gender class.

“This is going to be a very fun, interesting event, on a date when there aren’t many other races going on,” said Hawley Montgomery-Downs, associate professor of psychology at WVU.

“People are getting really into it. I’ve heard of people planning to dress as giant teddy bears.”

The race will begin at 11 a.m., rain or shine, at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater in downtown Morgantown. The path is a flat, paved, 3.1-mile course that will take participants on the Caperton Rail Trail along the scenic Monongahela River.

To register for the event, visit http://fallback5k.kintera.org/2014 before Nov. 1 or race day starting at 9 a.m. The cost of registration is $40 for adults, $35 for teens and $30 for children. Those who register by Oct. 2 will receive a T-shirt featuring artwork by a child in the Morgantown community.

Registration is a tax-deductible donation. Funds raised will support research by the WVU Sleep Research Team to prevent child obstructive sleep apnea and postpartum sleep disturbance.

Light refreshments will be provided at the finish line.

For more information, contact Hawley Montgomery-Downs at (304) 293-1761 or Hawley.Montgomery-Downs@mail.wvu.edu

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ma/09/16/14

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