Area runners will have a chance to compete in 5K and 12K races this weekend at Clinton Lake.

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Dam Run at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Clinton Lake Adult Softball Complex, 5101 Speicher Road.

The event includes a 5K and 12K run and a one-mile fun walk. The races will be divided into age divisions ranging from 12 and under to 70 and older.

Cost to participate is $20 for people who register before Saturday. Registration the day of the race will be $22. Registration fees for the fun walk are $14 and $16.

Participants will receive a T-shirt, and top division finishers will receive medals and overall winners will receive gift certificates from Jock’s Nitch.

For more information or to register, call Parks and Recreation at 832-7940.