5K in American Fork scheduled for breast cancer month

AMERICAN FORK — Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in Mike's Mad Dash — American Fork Hospital's 5K fun run and walk — at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.

The event will kick off the hospital's recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating breast cancer survivorship, honoring those who have lost their battle with the disease and raising awareness about prevention and treatment.

Advance registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt, refreshments and entry into the prize drawing. Same-day registration is $15 and will begin at 8 a.m. in the lobby of the Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Center at American Fork Hospital, 170 N. 1100 East, American Fork.

The race course will follow flat roads through local neighborhoods east of the hospital.

For more information or to register, call 855-3279.