NEWPORT BEACH

The 5th annual Relay Race for Hungry Children begins April 10, ending 200 miles and 24 hours later. Teams of 20 will complete the 200-mile relay, which begins at Newport Dunes and ends at Mariners Church in Irvine.

Every dollar raised through pledges is used to help hungry, abused and neglected children, organizer Bob Hogue said. Last year, runners raised a record $57,000, which was used to support several charities, including a learning center for Santa Ana children and an orphanage in Baja California. But Hogue said he is not concerned with breaking that record. “That would be nice, of course, but our goal is just to raise as much money as we can. We don’t want to focus too much on numbers; we just want to do the best job we can.” To sponsor a runner or join in the race, call Hogue at (949) 645-5503.