Hula Hustle draws nearly 200 runners to downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Things got a little tropical in downtown Jackson Saturday morning.

The Jackson Cotillion Club hosted their second annual Hula Hustle to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America here in West Tennessee.

The Boys and Girls Club hosts programs to help kids  with things such as education, health and life skills, and the arts.

Runners dressed up for the occasion to run the 5K, obstacle fun, and one mile walk.

“There are so many great needs at the boys and girls club and  and Sabrina and her staff just do a stellar job really molding these ids lives just to be the best they can be  and we are really proud of all of the units,” committee member Melinda Hearn said.

The Hula Hustle raised around $6,500 last year and organizers said they expect to raise even more this year.