M.Y. HERO 5K/1 mile fun run/walk to benefit scholarships

DOUBLE SPRINGS - It takes everyone doing their part to make a community a success. A group of individuals is making an effort to help their school and community.
The 8th annual M.Y.HERO 5K/1 mile fun run/walk has been set for Saturday, April 6, in Double Springs.
Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for Winston County High School seniors.
The course starts and finishes at the old Gateway parking lot. The course is fairly flat, with a slight incline midway through the race. Streets will be blocked and protected by the Double Springs Police, reserve officers and the fire department.  Aid stations will be located at the start and finish lines, as well as the turn around point.
Entry fees are:
•$20 for 4K before March 16. T-shirt will be included;
•$25 for 5K after March 16. T-shirt ot guaranteed;
•$10 for fun run/walk. T-shirt not included. If you would like a T-shirt, please include an additional $10.
Pre-registration should be  mailed to:
Michelle Ward
P.O. Box 1243
Double Springs,
Alabama 35553.
Make checks payable to Martin Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. You must send entry form with fees. An entry form is located below or you can go to their Facebook page at:
M.Y. HERO 5K/1 mile fun run/walk
No phone entries will be accepted.
Check-in and late registration will begin at 7 a.m., with the race starting at 8 a.m.
The 1 mile fun run/walk will start at 8:45 a.m. Late registration will be $25. Runners MUST check in on race day between 7-745 a.m.
The awards ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Course directions for the 5K race have the race starting at the old Gateway parking lot at the intersection of Hwys. 195, 278 and 33. From the start line, head south on Hwy. 195, turn right on Old School Road. Turn right on School Street. Turn left  into the Courthouse Annex parking lot. Turn right on Hwy. 195 south. Turn right at Winston County Health Department and circle drive. Turn left bak only Hwy. 195. Turn left at the courthouse annex. Turn left toward Double Spring Elementary School. Turn left in front of the school lunchroom and circle school. Continue back to the old Gateway parking lot. This event will be held rain or shine, but in the event of inclement weather, no refunds will be given.
For more information, you may call Michelle Ward at 205-272-2049.