Runners, to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

AUGUST

Saturday — African-American Wellness Walk Mahoning Valley at Covelli Center. Event begins at 7 a.m. Call 330-788-1696 for more information or for sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer. Also visit aawalk.org for details.

SEPTEMBER

10 — First Strasburg 5k run/walk, a fund-raiser for the Strasburg Lions Scholarship Fund and the Strasburg Food Bank. Entry fee is $20 for pre-registered participants, $25 on race day and $10 for runners under 18. The event starts at the Strasburg-Franklin Local School District Administration building with a Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5k at 9:30 a.m.

Email race information to sports@vindy or fax to 330-747-6712. Registration forms available for most races at gopherarun.com or www.ytownrunners.org.