March 28, 2024

Balloon Days 5K Walk/Run slated Sept. 19

The Southern Prairie YMCA’s annual Balloon Days 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run will take place Sept. 19 at McKinley Park, with the 5K starting at 8 a.m. and the kids’ run immediately to follow.

Those who want to participate in the 5K may sign up for $20 before Sept. 11 or $25 after Sept. 11. Creston Middle School and Creston High School cross country students may sign up for $15. The Kids Fun Run costs $5, and each child will receive a water bottle. Adults are guaranteed a T-shirt if they sign up by Sept. 11.

The 5K runners will start at the south shelter house on Lakeshore Drive. The distance for the children will be determined once they are signed in.

Awards will be given in each age category for male and female divisions, and door prizes will be awarded after the race. Proceeds will go toward YMCA programming. To sign up for the 5K or Kids Fun Run, visit the YMCA to get the required form or go to www.southernprairieymca.com.