Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

AUGUST

16 — 19th annual Clipper Cross Country Series at Columbiana High School on Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Aug. 23. Race begins at 6 p.m. Entry fee is $6 per race. To register, visit the website www.secondsoleohio. For more information, call 330-758-8708 or email josh@second soleohio.com.

5 — Salem X-Tra Mile Club will host its 22nd annual Star Trax night run as a fund-raiser. For information, contact race directors John McClish at 330-337-5051 or John Scheets at 234-567-1272.

12 — Inaugural Run with a Mission 5K at New Life Church 2250 E. Western Reserve Road in Poland (at Five Points). Race-day registration at 7:30 a.m. 5K and mile walk at 9 a.m. Kids race at 8:45 a.m. Awards and handcrafted trophies. Call 440-409-5107.

SEPTEMBER

24 — Lordstown Apple Cider Festival 5K Race/walk begins at 10 a.m. at Lordstown High School. All runners to receive a shirt. Plaques will be awarded to top three male and female runners. Medals will be awarded to the top three in each age category. Proceeds benefit the Lordstown Athletic Department. Information is available at the website www.applecider5k.com. For more information contact Brian Rust at 330-824-2540 or email him at brian.rust@lordstownschools.com.

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