Sign up Now for the Avondale 5K

CHARLESTON - The Second Annual Avondale 5K Run + Walk for Special Kids is only a month away, and the sign-up period for runners and walkers is open.

Set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, the race starts on Magnolia Road in front of and loops through part of East Oak Forrest, around Anita Drive, back through East Oak Forrest, back out to Magnolia Road and through Ashely Forrest before finishing back in front of Triangle.

Race registration is $30, and includes an Avondale 5K T-shirt and entry to the After Race Party hosted by Triangle. People not taking part in the race can attend the party at Triangle for a $20 fee. The party, which will include live music and all inclusive food and drinks, will run 9 - 11 a.m.

All race proceeds will go to The Charles Webb Center at 1611 Evergreen St., which serves children, ages 6 weeks to 10 years with developmental disabilities and special needs.

Organizers want the 5K to be a green event and are encouraging participants to car-pool, bike, walk, run or ride a CARTA bus to the race - extra bike racks will be set up prior to the race. They also ask participants to bring refillable water bottles to keep hydrated during the race. Additionally the top winners in all the race categories will receive special recycled glass trophies donated by Chris Fisher of Fisher Recycling.