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Race for Literacy
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: August - 2022
The Twilight 5K Race is set for August 13. If our calculations are correct, that gives you just enough time to get those abs, hamstrings, glutes, and calves into springy shape. And find some comfy shoes, too!
It’s not too late to make plans to join the Highlands Rotary Club for their annual Twilight 5K, held this year on Saturday, August 13 starting at 6:00P.M. at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park. This race is truly fun for the entire family as well as for serious competitors. All proceeds go to TheLiteracy & Learning Center.The USATF-certified 5k course is a largely flat course that beckons serious runners hoping to improve their times. While serious runners are focusing on improving their times, the less serious among us can join in the fun by walk-ing and strolling, taking a moment to enjoy the scenery along the way. People of all ages will enjoy the chance to take part and join in the community fun.As Rotarian and race organizer Derek Taylor says, “the pandemic is over, it’stime to get out and run!”The completion of the race is just the start of a fun family night at the park.Runners over 21 years of age who complete the race will be entitled to a cold beer, courtesy of The Ugly Dog and High Dive. Children also receive a light-up toy, necklace, or another small memento. All enjoy the concert in the park which follows the race. This year Spalding McIntosh will be the headliner.The cost of registration before race day is $35. Day of race registration is$40. All runners will receive a t-shirt as long as supplies last.As always there will be prizes, including $100 for a new overall course recordand $50 for any other age group record.For more details and to register visithighlandstwilightrun.com.
by Mary Jane McCal
