Rayne Rotary Day, 5K Run benefits Southwest La. War Veterans Home

RAYNE - In conjunction with the second annual “Rotary Day” observance, the Rotary Club of Rayne will host its inaugural 5K run on Saturday, April 9.
Runners from throughout the area are being invited to join the Rotary Club of Rayne for a community 5K fun run to benefit the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home and other club projects.
Runners — and walkers — will follow a scenic trail through downtown Rayne and it’s neighborhoods. As an added feature, entrants dressed in their best can-can or tutu will compete for “Best Outfit” honors in keeping with the event’s theme, “Yes We Can!”
Pre-race registration is now open online at register.cajuntiming.com and day-of registration will begin at 7 a.m. on April 9 at Depot Square at the intersection of Adams Avenue and East Texas Street (U.S. Hwy 90).
The starting gun will sound at 8 a.m. sharp.
Early registration (by March 25) is $25 and will include a T-shirt at sign-in on race day.
Late registration (March 26 until race day) is $30 and does not guarantee the participant a T-shirt.
This family friendly event will include a post-race party with a DJ, fantastic food options, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a Yeti cooler raffle, and children’s activities.
The majority of all funds raised on this day will be reinvested into the community. Rayne Rotary Club has selected the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home as its primary recipient of funds raised on this day.
The club is also hosting a canned food drive to benefit The Daily Manna Christian Service Center as part of the “Yes We Can!” theme.
Tickets for the Yeti raffle may be purchased from any member of the club or at Depot Square the day of the event.
Corporate and individual sponsorships are available for the event. For information visit raynerotary.org; send an email to rotaryday2016@yahoo.com; or call Cynthia Beslin at (337) 523-6180.
Schedule of Events
Registration currently underway. Go to register.cajuntiming.com. For more information go to raynerotary.org
• $25 early registration by March 25
• $30 Registration fee March 26 until race day
Friday, April 9, 2016
• 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Packet pick-up at Depot Square in Rayne
Saturday, April 9, 2016
• 7 a.m.: Race Day registration and packet pick-up; T-shirts will be given with your registration.;
• 8 a.m.: Race begins
• 9:30 a.m.: Awards ceremony (top overall male and female, and first, second, third male and female of each age group (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc. 70+)
• 9 a.m. - Noon: DJ Music
• 9:30 a.m. - Noon: Face painting
• 10 - Noon: Clown (balloon artist)
• Noon: Yeti Raffle Winner Announced