Lace up your running shoes and get ready to take a trek along the Oso Creek Trail for a great cause of your choice.

Hosted by the City and Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, the event features a 5K and Kids’ quarter- and half-mile runs along with a popular Community Health Fair.

The event kicks off at 7:30 am on the Village Green with the free Community Health Fair featuring more than 100 health and wellness organizations offering giveaways, handouts and free health screenings. The 5K Fun Run follows at 8:30 am along the beautiful Oso Creek Trail, with the quarter- and half-mile runs beginning at 9:30 am.

Parking in the Norman P. Murray Center lots will be extremely limited. Attendees should park at Newhart Middle School and City Hall. There will be shuttles available at both locations from 6:30 to 11:30 am.

Bib and T-shirt pick up will be at the Norman P. Murray Center on Wednesday, February 21 from 4 to 8 pm. T-shirts are available while supplies last. You can also pick up your bib and T-shirt at the event.

Pre-register for the races by 7 pm on Friday, February 16 and save $10. One-hundred percent of your pre-registration fee will go to a nonprofit of your choice. After that, the cost to participate increases. Online registration closes at 8 pm on Wednesday, February 21, however folks can still register in person at the event.

New this year – the Library and Cultural Arts Committee put together a rocking playlist for kids and adults on Freegal Music. To login to Freegal Music, all you need is your library card and pin number. If you don’t have a free library card, you can apply online or in person at the library’s Circulation Desk.

Thank you to our premier sponsor Providence Mission Hospital.

For more information, visit osofit5k.org.