Fifth Annual 5K Freedom Walk/Run Nov. 12

Amarillo—Early registration continues through Friday, Nov. 11 for the fifth annual 5K Freedom Walk/Run, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #4621. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Nov. 12 at Thompson Park, Pavillion 17, northwest of Wonderland Park.
 
Registration is $20.00 per person before 6:00pm on Nov. 11, $25.00 per person on race day, according to event spokesperson Tim Gallegos. Late registration on race day will be available from 8:00am to 8:30am. All mailed fees must be received by Thursday, Nov. 10. Entry forms can be mailed to:
 
Knights of Columbus #4621
P.O. Box 7122
Amarillo, TX 79114-7122

Please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus #4621. The first 100 paid registrants will receive a t-shirt.
 
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners and to runners in several categories—under 14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus.
Timing will be supervised by Lone Star Runners Club.
 
Packet pickup and registration will take place Nov. 11 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Get Fit, 1911 South Georgia. Packets can also be picked up day of the event from 8:00am to 8:30am.

Registration forms can be found online at www.lonestarrunnersclub.net. Proceeds from this year’s Freedom Run will benefit local veteran charities, according to Gallegos.