8th Annual Tortoise and Hare 5K April 1

FREEPORT — Support the Freeport High School Track Team by participating in the 8th annual Tortoise and Hare 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 1. This fun event starts and ends at Bow Street Market. Prizes are awarded to the “Hares” — or the fastest in various age groups — and the “tortoises” — or the person who can closest predict their time in various male and female age groups.

Overall male and female winners will receive a $100 Bow Street Market Cash Card.

Pre-registration before March 31 is $20 at www.runinarace.com. On the day of the race, registration will be taken starting at 8 a.m., and the cost is $25. The race will get under way at 9 a.m.

If race is canceled due to extreme weather conditions, there will be no make-up dates or refunds.