Concord Gifted and Talented 5K

The Concord School Gifted & Talented program will be hosting a 5K Run/Walk at Josh Trail Park in Heber Springs on Saturday, April 15th. There will be a $100 cash prize for the overall winner with trophies to the first place male and female and medals to third place in each age division. Packet pick-up and registration begins at 3 p.m. with the race starting at 5 p.m. Early registration is available now through April 14th at https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/HeberSprings/ConcordGT5K. During early registration, the cost to participate is $20 for adults and $15 for students. On race day the cost is $25 for adults and $20 for students. Entrants can also pick up pre-registration forms at Jagged Edge Fitness in Heber Springs to be mailed in.

At 8 p.m. there will be a 1-mile Glow Run/Walk which will not be timed. Participants can deck themselves out in over-the-top, glow-in-the-dark gear. Cost during advance registration is $20 for adults and $15 for students. The day of the race the cost will be $25 for adults and $20 for students. Call for large-group pricing. There will be costume awards given to teams and individuals. Strollers and wagons are welcome and can be decorated for the event. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/HeberSprings/glowrunconcordgt

There will be food, music, games and a bounce house. For questions, call 870-668-6079 or 870-307-8241. All proceeds will be used for the Concord School Gifted & Talented program.