Sign up soon for 17th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K race

Lace up your running shoes and bring the family to the friendliest race on the Fox River. The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's 17th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K race will be held Saturday, April 29, at the Batavia Riverwalk, Island Avenue and Houston Street in downtown Batavia.

Both the 5K and 10K start at 8 a.m. and feature courses along the Fox River. Following the race is an award presentation for the winners of both races.

Kids can join in on the fun, too. The Fox Trot features two noncompetitive races designed especially for children. The Junior Jog, for children in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, is approximately a quarter-mile long. Second through fifth graders are encouraged to try the Youth Run of one mile. The kids' events begin at approximately 8:45 a.m., but all are welcome to partake in the pre-race events, which will include entertainment and a group stretch.

Preregistration for all events is encouraged. The preregistration cost for the 5K is $30 per runner and the preregistration cost for the 10K is $40 per runner.

The first 300 5K/10K runners who register by April 1 are guaranteed a tech T-shirt. There is no charge for either Kids' Fun Run, but a donation of $10 per child is suggested. Funds raised through this event will support local charities in the Fox Valley area, as well as Batavia schools.

Visit www.bataviamothersclub.org to register online, download a mail-in form, or find more information about this fun event. In-person registration also will be accepted on race day from 6:30 to 7:40 a.m. just outside the Peg Bond center.