Net proceeds from the Mark Anderson Memorial 5K Run-Walk will go to Rotary International’s continued polio eradication efforts.

The event is Sat., Oct. 8. Location is 408 West Parkway Place, Ridgeland.

Registration fee is $25. Race day registration and packet pick-up begin at 8:00 a.m. The race begins at 9:00 AM.

There will be cash prizes for the overall top two finishers (male and female). The top team gets a trophy. First and second place medals will go to men and women in these age groups: 12 & under; 13-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+.