Sign up for Active Heroes 5K run/walk April 9

LoMar Events is excited to announce that they are hosting a 5K run/walk to benefit Active Heroes in St. Charles.

The run/walk will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 9, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, off Dean Street in St. Charles.

Advanced registration is encouraged.

Starting at Shelter 1 in the forest preserve the route will follow the scenic trails throughout the forest preserve.

Runners, walkers and dogs are all welcome to participate.

This year's event will offer raffle prizes for participants, as well as T-shirts and finishers medals for all adult and youth participants. On-site pre- and post-run chair massages will be offered by Total Body Chiropractic & Massage.

In addition, winners' pins will be given to first-, second- and third-place overall male and female winners.

Businesses from the surrounding communities can support the 5K through advertising and sponsorships, in-kind donations for raffle prizes and by volunteering to assist on race day.

Packet pickup will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 8, at Geneva Running Outfitters, 221 W. State St. and 8 to 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 9, at Shelter 1 in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.

Registration is $35; $15 for youth, age 6 to 15; or free for children up to age 5.

For information on ways to get involved or to register to run or walk in the Active Heroes' 5K, visit www.activeheroes.5k.run.

Active Heroes mission is to support U.S. military service members, veterans and their families through physical, educational and emotional programs providing coping skills in an effort to eliminate suicide. Its vision is to eliminate military/veteran suicide. Visit activeheroes.org.