Crossnore hosts benefit run Sept. 10

The Crossnore School will sponsor a Run, Walk, Crawl for Hope — a1K fun run and 5K run — on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The race will begin and end at Miracle Grounds Coffee Café & Creamery in downtown Crossnore, and registration will be held from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m.

The 1K fun run is for ages 10 and younger, with race start time at 8:30 a.m. Registration on race day is $10.

Each finisher of the 1K fun run will receive a participation medal and a ticket to receive a free ice cream cone from Miracle Grounds Coffee Café & Creamery.

The 5K run is for ages 11 and older, with start time at 9 a.m. Registration on race day is $25.

Individual awards will be given to the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s 5K division. First place is $100, with second place at $50 and third place at $25. A special award of $200 will be given to the school with the most entries.

At the finish line after the race will be live music, food, awards and prize drawings.

All proceeds will benefit the children who call The Crossnore School both home and school.

For more information and to register, call or email recreation coordinator Leanne Sarra at (828) 387-5573 or email fitness@crossnoreschool.org, or visit http://www.crossnoreschool.org.