Allendale will marks its 10th annual Gina VanLaar 5K cross-country run and walk on Saturday, Aug. 2. The race will be at the Allendale High School.



The race is named for runner Gina Gayle VanLaar, born in September 1966. She died in a traffic crash in January 1996 in Grand Rapids. Her prematurely delivered baby also died as a result of her injuries.



The event begins at 9 a.m. There are nine age groups, beginning with 11 and under and going to 70 and over. Registration and packet pick-up is from 7:30-8:45 a.m. Saturday. Get entry information at www.michianatiming.com. Cost is $25. All proceeds benefit the Allendale cross-country program.



The award ceremony will be held approximately at 10 a.m. The overall male and female winners and the male and female master winners will receive special awards and be pulled out of the age group awards. Additional awards will go three-deep in each category.



All runners/walkers will be treated to a variety of post-race refreshments.



For more information, call Shane at 616-916-7185 shane.malaski@outlook.com.









