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Runners of all ages are getting ready for the annual Sunset 5K for Scholarships Oct. 25 at Samford University.
Homewood
Sunset 5K for Scholarships
Oct. 25, 4 p.m.
Samford Track and Soccer Stadium
The Samford Legacy League’s Sunset 5K for Scholarships is set for Oct. 25, rain or shine. The third annual event also includes a one-mile fun run. The 5K starts at 4 p.m. in the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium and includes part of the Lakeshore Trail. The fun run starts at 4:45 p.m. on the track. Those who register by Oct. 18 are guaranteed a T-shirt, and all 5K participants will receive a post-race Full Moon Bar-B-Q dinner. Additional meals will also be available for purchase. Early registration for the 5K is $25 and $20 for anyone with a Samford ID. After Oct. 18, the price is $30 and $25 with a Samford ID. The fun run is $10. Proceeds will help provide scholarships to Samford University for deserving students with financial need. Online registration is available through active.com, with details and a link provided from the Legacy League web site, www.samford.edu/legacyleague. Those who prefer to register by mail can download an entry form from the website. Pre-registration packet pickup will be at the Trak Shak in Homewood from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24 and from 3-4 p.m. at the stadium Oct. 25. One free 5K registration is provided for the captain of any team with 10 or more participants. To register as a team captain, email [email protected] or call 726-4065.
