Race for the Cure Hits Downtown

The 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Lexington Race for the Cure will be held Oct. 6 this year to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.

Whether you run for your mother, sister, co-worker, or yourself, the Komen Race for the Cure hopes to see 7,000 participants out running or walking for this year’s event. The organization set a goal to raise $600,000 for the 2012 race.

Survivor events being at 8 a.m. at CentrePointe on Limestone and Main Street. The 5 K race begins at 9 a.m. A one-mile family fun run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. as well.

Registration is $35 per runner to be timed, or $30 per untimed runner.

For info call 368-7133 or visit www.komenlexington.org.