Upcoming 'Race To Educate' Scheduled For Step Off

The Howell Township Education Foundation is sponsoring its annual “Race to Educate 5k Race/Walk’’ to be held on June 8. 

The event begins and ends at Howell Middle School South, 22 Ramotnw-Greenville Road. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. the day of the race and step off is scheduled for 9 a.m., organizers said.

The event also will include an area of vendors, a DJ, food and drinks. Organizers are offering a discretionary grant worth $1,000 to the Howell Township School that provides the highest percentage of race participants, based on school enrollment.

Pre-Registration for this event is $20 if postmarked before May 28 and after this date, including race day registration, will be $25.00. The first 600 people registered will receive a free T-shirt.

“This race has been growing every year and such a powerful thing to see so many come together for a day of fitness and fun in support of our local youth,” said Larry Gurman, chair of the foundation, in a release. “We’re confident this year will continue this trend with a great turnout and a great time to be had by all.”

For more information, please email RaceToEducate@yahoo.com or visit www.TheRaceToEducate.com.  In addition, “The Race To Educate 5K Race/Walk” can also be found on Facebook at The Race to Educate - Howell Township Education Foundation and Twitter @Race2Educate.