Selma Railroad Run is Sept. 14

SELMA — The 48th annual Selma Railroad Run 5K will step off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

The annual footrace marks the kickoff for Selma’s Railroad Days Festival. It allows runners to experience a fast, flat and certified course through downtown Selma.

The race supports the My Kid’s Club after-school and summer programs in Selma and Smithfield.

“We are thrilled to continue this long-standing tradition, which not only brings our community together but also directly supports our mission to empower local youth,” said Lynn Stanley, interim executive director of My Kid’s Club. “Every step taken during this race helps us provide essential programs that make a real difference in the lives of our students.”

Here are the details:

• Registration is open. The cost to enter is $35 per person.

• Race starting point — 201 N. Webb St.

• Perks — free short-sleeve Railroad Run T-shirt with registration. Size guaranteed with registration before Aug. 31.

• Caboose Run — a half-mile run for kids starts at 8:45 a.m. No registration is required.

• Timed race bibs are available, though non-timed runners are welcome. So are dogs on leashes.

• Awards will go to the overall male and female runners and to the top runners in various age and gender groups.

To register, or for more information, go to mykidsclub.org .

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