Registration open for 43rd Strawberry Strut around Carthage Lake

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Registrations are being accepted for the 43rd Strawberry Strut, a a 5-mile run scheduled to take place June 4 around Carthage Lake. The event also will feature a 5K run, a 5K walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk.

Participants are encouraged to register online in advance by going to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Carthage/StrawberryStrut.

Those who sign up by May 16 will receive a t-shirt. Anyone registering after May 16 is not guaranteed a t-shirt.

The registration fee is $25 in advance and $30 on race day. The fee for the 1-mile run/walk is $10 in advance and $15 on race day.

“We believe the addition of 5K events will allow more people to participate,” said Steve Evans, chairman of the Strawberry Strut steering committee. “Everyone wanted to keep the traditional 5-mile run. However our committee felt the 5K distance would be more comfortable for some runners and walkers, and would encourage more people to take part.”

The race schedule is as follows:

• 5-mile run  – 8:15 a.m.
• 5K walk – 8:30 a.m.
• 5K run – 8:40 a.m.
• 1-mile fun run/ walk – 8:45 a.m.

Registration will be open on race day until 7:45 a.m.