Peace Is The Goal For Alamo Run

Two feet of four paws, joggers and canines are invited to join the inaugural 5K Alamo Run for peace on Sunday.

Runners will follow a circular route along Danville Boulevard and the Iron Horse Trail next to downtown Alamo.

Proceeds from the $35 entry fee will go to support the work of the Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center, including its annual Creating Peaceful Schools conference for educators and its Art and Writing Challenge, which provides scholarships to local middle and high school students "for their accomplishments in furthering peace."

This fun run is open to anyone. The top male and female in each age group will receive either a gift certificate from local merchants, or free dinners from local eateries. The age categories are: under 20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over. Special awards will also be given to the fastest dog (on leash, of course) and the first baby (in a stroller) to cross the finish line.

On-line registration is available on the Active.com website (www.active.com/running/Alamo-ca/the-Alamo-run-2013) until midnight, Friday June 28. For those who prefer to register by mail, please contact the Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center at (925) 933-7850 or go to the center’s website (www.mtdpc.org) for access to an application. Application and fee must be sent in with a postmark of no later than June 24.

If you have questions, call Bob Hanson at (925) 944-3366, or email him at doctoroutdoors@comcast.net.