(Seguin) — Get ready to walk or run along the river during this weekend’s first ever Seguin River Run/Walk 5K.
The event is being hosted this Saturday by members of Life Bridge, an adult Sunday school group at Faith Lutheran Church. Coordinator Cody Goetz says the group has been wanting to host an outreach effort that immediately impacts the local community.
“We chose the Seguin Christian Cupboard and within that, we are looking to provide a monetary donation through raising funds in the 5K that we are putting on this weekend. We’ve also opened up an opportunity for those to bring cereal boxes which is their item in demand for this month to our pre-packet pickup at the church this Friday as well as at the registration event on the morning of the 5K,” said Goetz.
Although competitive, Goetz says the 5K is designed for folks of all activity levels.
“The race is chip timed. It’s put on by Athletic Guild which is a company that we using out of New Braunfels. As far as the participants go, we are able to have all age groups, no young, too small — We have some discounts if you are 18 or younger. It is a walk and a run so we will be handing out medals for the top finishers of the running section. But feel free to come out, fellowship with us and enjoy the river. We are going to have some music before we go,” said Goetz.
Goetz says individuals and businesses have all shown their support. Plus, he says the group is already beginning to plan for next year.
“We are super excited to give back to our community. We are hoping to grow this event in years to come. We’ve had nothing but support from the local community. We just want to say thanks. We are looking forward to the event. It should be a wonderful time this Saturday. The weather is supposed to be perfect. So, come join us. You can sign-up the day of. Just try to get their early. We will open up at 7:30 a.m. and the far eastern
pavilion of the Max Starcke Park and the race will probably start at 8:30 (a.m.) and we hope to see you folks out there,” said Goetz.
Sign-up is $25 for adults and $15 for those 18 and under.
Online registration is avaible at www.athleteguild.com/event/seguin-tx/2023-seguin-5k-river-runwalk. Again, registration on the day of the event gets underway at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.