Kiwanis Club of Wythe County plans May 5K

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The inaugural Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K event is set for Saturday, May 7! All proceeds from this event benefit the Kiwanis Club of Wythe County. Walkers are welcome, too! The race will begin just below the parking circle between Wytheville Community College and Wytheville Meeting Center, while ending in the lower WCC lot (in front of Bland and Grayson Halls). Parking will be available in the upper lots close to Smyth Hall (across from the pond on Commonwealth Drive). Restrooms will be available in the lower half of Carroll Hall. Timing and finish line services will be managed by Run Roanoke. Awards will go to the Top 3 overall male and Top 3 overall female runners, plus the top 3 runners in the following age groups (both male and female): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over. Corporate sponsors include Ameriprise Financial, Big Walker Lookout, Coalfield Services, Inc., and Petals of Wytheville. Running packets (w/bib and t-shirt) will be available on race day starting at 7:30 a.m., with the race to follow at 9 a.m. Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Wytheville/KiwanisClubofWytheCounty5K