Run For Recess 5K

The second annual Run For Recess 5K presented by Achieva Credit Union is raising money to help Diplomat Elementary School in Cape Coral build new playgrounds for its more than 1,000 students.

Each runner/walker gets a bib with chip timer, goodie bag with coupons and freebies and a T-shirt (*while supplies last).

Free refreshments after the race provided by Chick-fil-A, The Bagel Factory and Starbucks.

The Kona Ice truck will also be on hand (so bring some cash for that).

This year organizers are doubling the number of medals. There will be 108 awards up for grabs in these categories:

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female finishers in age groups: 8 & Under, 09-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & above
• 1st Male & Female finishers in Masters, Grand Masters and Sr. Grand Masters categories
• 1st Male & Female finishers overall get trophies

You don’t want to miss the pre-race warm-up with "America Ninja Warrior" veteran Morgan “Moose” Wright.

Event is emceed by Chris Shaw of the FOX4 Morning News.

Cost: $25 for ages 13 and older, $20 for ages 12 and younger

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP

Friday, October 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1751 NE Pine Island Road, Suite 160, Cape Coral, FL 33909

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION

Saturday, October 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Diplomat Elementary School, 1115 NE 16th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909