VENTURA : Race to Benefit School Libraries
Both serious runners and the not-so-serious will hit the road in downtown Ventura later this month for a race to benefit local school libraries.
Called the Roads Scholars Race, the event will be held Oct. 23, with the first race to start at 8 a.m.
In addition to competitive runners, the race is expected to draw many students, including a group of middle-school children who plan to dress as a centipede.
Last year’s race drew more than 1,000 runners, netting $12,000 for the Ventura Unified School District. Organizers hope to raise more this year and to funnel all proceeds into libraries at the district’s 24 schools.
The event will include a 10K, 5K and one-mile race. Entry fees range from $10 to $16 until Friday. After Friday, each fee will increase by $4.
For information or to sign up for a race, call Fleet Feet Sports at 644-9712.
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