Lawrence family 5K run is set for Saturday

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the SPL/Bobcat 5K Family Trail Run, a 5K run/walk that will be held 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the trails at Rock Chalk Park, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. The run is co-sponsored by the Langston Hughes Bobcat Marathon Club.

The race is open to all ages. The $20 entry fee for individual runners and includes a T-shirt, timed results and one entry into a prize drawing. There is also a family entry for $25, which also includes one entry into the prize drawing. T-shirts are available for individual purchase at $5 each. Day-of-race entry is $30. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. for individuals and 8:35 a.m. for families.

Medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each timed age group. The best overall male and female finishers in the timed race will receive gift certificates from Jock’s Nitch. A finisher medal will be given to kids ages 12 and under.

Registration for the SPL/Bobcat 5K Family Trail Run may be done online at lprd.org/activity?n=225210 or by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility including: Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane; the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or the Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.

For more information, call 785-330-7355.