By Ian M. Lange

Special to the Weekly

This is the second year, due to overwhelming popular demand, that the Lopez Lions Club is having a one mile family romp for all ages. Run, and/or walk the new one mile event, or run either the 10 km (6.2 miles) or 5 km (3.1 miles) distances, or walk 5 km. All proceeds go to local nonprofits, which include Lopez School District programs and trips, vision assistance, Family Resource Center, the Cemetery Association and Prevention Coalition.

All events will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. on July 4 from Islander’s Bank in the village.

Race day registration for the 34th annual event starts at 7 a.m. and ends precisely at 8:10 a.m. at the Lopez community Center, a hop, skip and a jump away from the starting and finishing line at Islander’s Bank.

Beat the crowds and register early for $5 less on Monday, July 2, or Tuesday, July 3, noon to 4 p.m. at the new Lopez Village Market. An emailed registration form may also be obtained by calling the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce at 468-4664, or pick one up at the ferry landing, Lopez Village Market, Holly B’s, or at Islandale.

A collector tee shirt (white sailboat image on red background) may be purchased for $10. Prizes will be awarded for the first three places in each age division of the 5 km and 10 km events and for the overall first male and female one mile finishers.

Bring family and friends to help surpass last year’s $4,500. This will allow the Lopez Lions Club to increase its awards to those great “Friendly Isle” causes and organizations.

Questions? Email jerryhancock@rockisland.com or ianlange@rockisland.com.