WINONA LAKE – Runners and walkers will get the chance to help local agencies fight hunger in the community once again.
World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K on March 24 at 10 a.m. in Winona Lake.
Headquartered in Warsaw, WCN responds to domestic and international disasters through local churches and alliances with other relief organizations.
The organization also seeks to serve the poor and suffering in local communities; and assists in leading short-term outreach teams for volunteers, according to Greg Rauen, WCN operations manager.
WCN has responded to local tornado and flooding disasters as well as to recent disasters in Missouri, New York, Alabama and Japan.
The 5K Run/Walk for Hunger is an effort to get more people involved in helping meet the needs in the local community.
Although an international and domestic relief organization, WCN believes in assisting people in its own hometown.
Besides the personal health benefits of families participating in the race, the race is also a way for people to develop awareness of needs in the community.
This awareness can often lead to further personal involvement with local charities as a volunteer or supporter.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from the race will be used to purchase food to help overcome shortfalls in local food pantries.
Registration fee for the race is $15 for those pre-registering before March 12.
After March 12, the fee is $20. T-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registered racers.
After March 12, t-shirts will be available as supplies last. Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.
Race day registration will be held at the Winona Lake Senior Center from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
The race will start at 10 a.m., beginning and ending at the Senior Center Park Pavilion in Winona Lake Park. The course of the race will follow sections of the Heritage Trail.
For more information about the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K or about WCN, participants or sponsors may visit www.w-c-n.org or call 574-267-5427.
