South Lakes will be hosting the Band on the Run 5k on April 20. The race will start and finish on the South Lakes track. Registration is open until race day.The price for students running the race is $15. For adults, the price is $35 unless you decide to pay on race day. In that case the cost will be $40.

The proceeds of this race will benefit the band program.  Team registrations are also allowed for this race. A fun run will be available to kids age 12 and under.

Registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt designed by sophomore Kaitlin Soto with the race logo.

Band members of the South Lakes pyramid schools will accompany runners along the trail. There will be post-race food, entertainment and individual and team awards.

“It is supposed to be a fun community event,” race director Joan Lynch said. “We will have musical groups along the course, lots of balloons, a special start and medals for our fun run participants.”

Virginia Delegate Ken Plum will serve as master of ceremonies at the race.

 Organizers are encouraging students to partake in the event.

 “We would like students to participate, which is why we specifically made a student registration fee to make it more affordable for students,” Lynch said.

 Students can also volunteer and help out with the race for community service.

 “The band has hosted two 5k races before, but in a smaller way,” Lynch said. “We wanted to see if we could build it into a bigger community event that could also raise funds the band program needs.”

 If you have any further questions, email Lynch at joan.lynch1@verizon.net.

 To register online, go to http://prracing.racebx.com/ and select “register” where the Band on the Run poster is shown