Mendota Heights 5K Run Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the City of Mendota Heights' eghth annual 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Village at Mendota Heights.

The event is a fund raiser for the Special Olympics. Awards are given to the first three male and female winners in each age category: 19 and younger, 20-49 and 50 and older.

The fee is $20 for those who register by 6 p.m. Friday, May 31. Day of race registration, open from 7 to 8:30 a.m., is $25.00. Registratoin includes a 5K t-shirt and race-day refreshments.

Runners/walkers can register by mail or in person at the City of Mendota Heights, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 (please mark your envelope 5K race).

Anyone wishing to make a donation to Special Olympics may do so at the time they pick up their packet or donations may be mailed ahead of time with your race entry form. Separate checks must be written for the race entrance fee and Special Olympics donations.

Checks for race entrance fee should be made out to The City of Mendota Heights. Donation checks for Special Olympics should be made out directly to Special Olympics.