Top Story Urgent on the run Popcorn Panic again set to kick off the festivities Christine Bryant Times correspondent Sep 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 0 1 of 3 Map shows the routes of the 2026 Popcorn Panic 5K and 5-mile races. Provided A participant shows off his Popcorn Panic medal. Mary Jane Grandinetti The Lit’l Kernel Puff Run is open to children 2-9. Mary Jane Grandinetti Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Christine Bryant Times correspondent Before settling in for popcorn and festival fun, several runners will be working up an appetite at the annual Popcorn Panic 5-mile and 5K races.kAm%9:D J62C’D >2:? C246D[ ?@H :? E96:C cgE9 J62C[ H:== E2<6 A=246 @? 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