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Running and Playing
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: July 2024
A new playground at Highlands Rec Park is the clear winner of the Twilight 5K Road Race and Walk – Saturday, August 17, through Highlands.
Although the Twilight 5K Road Race and Walk is an event attracting all ages for a day of activity and fun, its more serious side involves raising money for a worthy cause. Presently, the August 17 run event is focused on providing funds for a new playground at Highlands Rec Park
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Highlands, the Twilight 5K “helps with awareness, provides a healthy event for our community, and brings visitors to town,” pointed out Taylor. “We have been able to raise over $200,000 over the years for Highlands’ children’s education efforts.”
Donations are encouraged during the event, but monies to support the new playground come primarily from Twilight 5K runners’ fees and sponsorships.
The Twilight 5K race this year begins at 6:00 P.M. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Registration and check-in for Twilight 5K will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 17, with early packet pick up the night before the race from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Highlands Recreation Park. Parking will be available around the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ballfield, and Highlands Post Office.
Evening music begins at 7:30 P.M. The race is kid-friendly, with glow toys presented to children who attend. Plus, kids under 5 years of age can participate in the 5K for free and ages 5 to 9 for $10.
To sign up, visit highlandstwilightrun.com. Contact Taylor at (828) 200-9226 for questions or to sponsor the event.
