The 16th District PTA's third annual PTA 5K, a fundraiser that promotes family fitness and healthy lifestyles, is set for Oct. 20 at the Coldstream Research Campus. Training is again available to help students and families prepare for the event, and the deadline to sign up for the eight-week program is Aug. 25.
The Kids Marathon, a noncompetitive training plan, directs elementary students to log a total of 25.2 miles in the weeks preceding the event. On the day of the 5k, the children will run, jog, walk or wheelchair the final mile.
The 5K training program is for middle and high school students and adults who need to work up to the full distance. Participants will receive nutrition and training tips, and are invited to a weekly group run.
The training and Kids Marathon are free with paid entries for the PTA 5K or the one-mile fun run. For more details and to register, visit www.pta5K.com.