Recreation Briefly for Oct. 22

Run to benefit school children in need

My Sole Purpose 5K walk and run to raise money for Lyon County children in need will be 8 a.m. Saturday at Dayton High School.

To enter, each participant must secure three sponsorships of $20 each, either in the form of Walmart gift cards or sports vouchers from the high school.

T-shirts are available for $7 for pre-registered participants, $10 the day of the race.

Pre-registration is recommended, however, same-day registration also will be offered.

Sign-up forms are available at Dayton Curves, River Vista Fitness and the Dayton Library.

Proceeds will benefit the Resource Bank, which provides a wide array of supplies needed for school, from science lab and art fees to backpacks and even tennis shoes or Halloween costumes to participate in a classroom parade.

For more information, or to register, call the Healthy Communities Coalition at 246-7550.

'Wicked' race to raise money for scholarships

The Wicked Race to benefit the GE Women's Scholarship fund that awards scholarships to women in engineering and business will be 9 a.m. Saturday at the GE facility at Bently Parkway South in Minden.

Races include a 5K, 10K and one mile.

The 5K and 10K courses are fast and flat through Carson Valley, surrounded by views of the Sierra.

The courses are not out and back as in 2009 and all racers will receive a runners chip for times.

The Monster Mile is a one-mile fun run that begins at the GE facility.

This walk, jog, run is for everyone from the super speedy to the first time racers - all are welcome.

Prizes will be awarded to the best individual, best couple and best team costume.

The costume contest judging will occur before the race. If you want to be eligible for a prize, come to the table with your bib, group name (if you are a group) and all members of your group.

Costumes should be family appropriate.

Kids races will begin immediately following the conclusion of the 5K and 10K races. Age groups will be 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 year olds.

Kids games and fall activities will be available free of charge for the young and old alike.

Racers will receive a long-sleeved race shirt (5K & 10K participants only), finisher medals, web access to pictures and time postings, and chip timers.

Cost is $45, and $20 for Monster Milers. Kids races are $10.

Race packets may be picked up at GE's Minden Facility, 1631 Bently Parkway South, noon-5 p.m. today and 7:30-8:30 a.m. race day.

For more information, call 775-215-1206 or visit www.wix.com/ashleyhaynesgaspar/the-wicked-race.

Families and fun focus of fitness event

All Carson City elementary school students and their families are invited to the second annual free fitness day from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday in the Carson High School gymnasium.

Erin Been, Carson High School health teacher, is working with local fitness organizations to present the Family Fitness Fun event.

Been is working with We Can, Carson City ATA Blackbelt Academy and 6 Week Workout to plan activities and prizes.

There will be 13 stations to introduce children and their parents to a variety of activities ranging from obstacle courses, to karate, to juggling and jump roping.

There will also be a nutrition station where parents and students will receive information on healthy eating and facts about sugars, fats and carbohydrates.

We Can of Carson City will provide healthy snacks and drinks. We Can (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national movement designed to help communities promote health for children 8 to 13.

Chili's Grill and Bar will also provide food for the event.

Participants will receive free T-shirts sponsored by local businesses.

Each participant will be given an activity passport that, once completed, will be entered into a drawing for prizes to include ski passes, ski equipment as well as gift certificates to local businesses.

Been said she hopes to expand the event to twice yearly.

Participants can register at www.carsonata.com.