Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

MAY

Friday — Cinco de Mayo 5K, 7 p.m., at Up A Creek Tavern 4793 E. Market St., Howland. Pre-registration is $18. Race-day registration (5:30-6:45 p.m.) is $20. Register at www.gopherarun.com.

13 — Second annual Run for Life 5K run/Walk at the Warren Relay for Life. Race Begins at the Trumbull Family Fitness Center, 210 High St. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m. The 5K walk begins at 9:15 a.m. The entry fee is $15 if registered before race day. Runners can register on race day beginning at 8 a.m. at the Fitness Center for $20. Register at www.gopherarun.com. Call 330-841-9411 for more information.

20 — Fifth annual Trumbull County FOP No. 137 Run with the Deputies 5K Dash on Courthouse Square in Warren. There will also be a mile walk and quarter-mile kids fun run. Cost for the 5K is $17 for advance registration and $20 on race day (7:30-8:45 a.m.). The mile walk is $10. The kids fun run is free. Visit www.gopherarun.com, or call Donald Hyde 330-240-3750 or Stephanie Slusher 330-675-2543 for more information.

27 — Second annual DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K, 9 a.m. at Damascus Friends Church. There also will be a 5K walking category, half-mile kids fun run, and an untimed 12-mile bike ride. Medals and gift certificates for the top three runners in each age bracket and $50 cash prize for overall male and female winners. Cost is $15 if registered by May 14. Early registration includes choice of short- or long-sleeve performance shirt. Register online at www.dfcnow.com/life-at-dfc/sports-ministry.

29 — Freedom Run 5K to benefit Freedom House, a shelter for homeless veterans in Kent. The race also includes a country breakfast with registration and a Dri-Tech t-shirt. Registration forms are available at www.edinburgunitedchurch.org.

29 — Mosquito Lake Chase 5K and 1-mile Run/Walk at Maplewood High School. Both races start at 9 a.m. Cost is $17 for pre-registered runners. Race-day registration (7:30 a.m.) is $20. Shirts are guaranteed for first 150 registrants. Register at www.gopherarun.com. Email ted.rupe@gmail.com for more information.

JUNE

3 — Cortland Rotary Club Howl at the Moon 5K Night Run. The 5K race and 1-mile fun walk begin at 9 p.m. A kids race begins at 8:45 p.m. All races begin and end at Lakeview High School. Register at www.gopherarun.com or find a printable form at www.rotaryclubofcortland.org. Cost is $20 in advance and $22 on race day (starting at 7 p.m. at Lakeview High School).

4 — Youngstown Marathon, half marathon, & 5K (Kids Fun Run on June 3) at Second Sole Youngstown. Marathon & half marathon begin at 7am, 5K begins at 7:15am. Early registration available at www.youngstownmarathon.com or www.secondsoleohio.com. Email info@youngstownmarathon.com or josh@secondsoleohio.com or call 330-758-8708 for more information.

Submissions about upcoming races can be emailed to sports@vindy.com.