Local Sports Calendar

Registration is now open for the EffingHAM 5K, Saturday, May 14, at 9 a. m. part of the Effingham Artisan Fair Weekend. Participants will "Pig Up the Pace" and help "bring home the bacon" with all monies raised going to the Effingham Public Library's Building Fund. A Whole Hog 5K Entry for those 12 and older includes a souvenir pig nose and other goodies for $25.

Those who register by April 24 will get an EffingHAM 5K race t-shirt. This Lil Piggie 5K Entry for those 11 and under includes a souvenir pig nose and other goodies, but no race tshirt, is $10. Participants 2 and under are FREE, but an entry form must be completed and waiver signed. Online registration is available at www.effinghamlibrary.org. Avoid online booking fees by registering at the Library during normal Library hours. Application forms are available at the Library or online at www.effinghamlibrary.org Registration will be available at the library from 8 to 8:45 a. m. on race day, Saturday, May 14. Race Day Whole Hog 5K Entry will be $35, NO t-shirt while this Lil Piggie 5K Entry remains $10. The run starts and finishes at the Effingham Public Library, 200 N. 3rd Street in Effingham.

Call the library at 217-342-2464 for further information.