The Suffolk Family YMCA is holding the 7th Annual YMCA Spring Stride on April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lone Star Lakes Park. The Spring Stride is unique in the area, because it is a family-friendly trail race.

Whether you are an experienced runner or brand new to racing, we welcome you to participate in this race, which features both a 5K run or walk and a one-mile fun run.

Race awards for the 5K will be presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Walking awards for the 5K will be given to the top three male and female finishers. Awards for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the ages 6-12 and 13-and-older categories.

The first 200 registrants will receive a free T-shirt for participating in the race.

This year, Jacquelyne Hathorn, Health and Wellness Director at the Suffolk Family YMCA, has developed a training program for anyone interested in training for the 5K. This plan is particularly helpful for new runners or people who have never run a 5K race before.

I hope to see all of our members challenge themselves by signing up for this race. For more information about registration contact our Member Services Desk at 934-9622.