Care Net of Schuylkill County will be hosting the Love Run 5k on April 30 at the Landingville Trail.
The event is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the county nonprofit organization.
Although Care Net of Schuylkill County has previously held walks since 2000, they held their first 5k race on the Bartum Trail in Landingville in 2012. Pretzel City Sports, Reading, is managing the race.
Last year’s race featured about 200 participants and 40 volunteers, Care Net Director Cheryl Cresswell said. One of the 5k races raised about $12,000.
“I think runners love to support a cause and do their thing and the walkers can still be a part of it,” Cresswell said Monday.
There will also be a scavenger hunt during the race.
“The kids love that,” Cresswell said. “There is something for the whole family and it is a flat race, so it is definitely for beginners.”
“It’s been really successful,” Sarah Hahner, teen health director at Care Net, said. “The Landingville location has really been great. It is a central location and people really like it because it is flat.”
Care Net is a crisis pregnancy center assisting women in unplanned pregnancies with free pregnancy testing, parenting and material support without prejudice and has been serving communities in Schuylkill County for more than 15 years. All services are free and confidential.
The race will start at Faith Reformed United Church of Christ pavilion, 8 Church St., Landingville. The event will also feature a post-run lunch for all participants.
Prizes will be awarded for the top three men and women in the following age categories: 14 and under; 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. There are also prizes for oldest and youngest finishers.
For more information or to register, call Care Net of Schuylkill County at 570-624-7244 or visit the organization’s website at www.freepregnancyhelp.org.