Register for the Walk For Life in Texarkana

The 17th Annual Walk For Life to benefit 1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center in Texarkana is set for Saturday, May 7, in Spring Lake Park. This will be a fun-filled event for the entire family, including dogs.

Events this year are walk, 5k, 10k and the 1 mile Fun Run for kids. Registration for the 5k and 10k starts at 7AM and the races start at 7:30AM. Awards will be given for first, second, and third place for male and female in each age category as well as for overall male and overall female. There will also be a category for moms or dads running with strollers.

Walk registration begins at 7:30AM, and there will be plenty of activities all morning. The one mile Fun Run starts at 8AM, and the walk starts at 9:30AM.  All walkers who raise $100 or more receive a T-shirt (runners who reach this fundraising level will also receive a prize). There will also be prizes for team themes.

There will be bounce houses, music, face painting, pancakes for purchase, and lots of other activities between events, so bring the family including the dog. Funds raised will go directly to services for men and women in our community facing unplanned pregnancies that will empower them to choose life.

Runners and walkers may register at the First Choice Pregnancy website. Paper pledge forms are also available at the Center at 602 Main Street or by calling 903-792-5735 or emailing firstchoice@cableone.net.