Front Royal Kiwanis 5K Run to Benefit Special Olympics Set for May 11

The annual Front Royal Kiwanis 5K Run will occur on Saturday, May 11, starting at 9 a.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Warren County Special Olympics.

The 5K route, which winds through northwest Front Royal and the picturesque grounds of Randolph-Macon Academy, features a mix of terrains. The first mile is largely downhill or flat, followed by a challenging second mile that climbs uphill. The final stretch is a rolling, scenic 1.1 miles that leads runners back to the starting point.

Race-day registration and check-in begin at 8 a.m. in the Health & Human Services Complex parking lot, with a $20 fee for those signing up.

Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three finishers in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over.

The Front Royal Kiwanis Club organizes the race with the Shenandoah Valley Runners. It aims to support Warren County Special Olympics athletes while fostering community spirit and physical fitness.

For more information or to register online, visit runsignup.com/Race/VA/FrontRoyal/FrontRoyalKiwanis5K or contact Terry Leckie (terryleckie82@gmail.com, (540) 660-2378) or Bill Powers ((540) 671-6006). Completed entry forms and checks payable to “Front Royal Kiwanis Club.”