Save the Os event and auction to benefit Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Save the Os & the Lori Johnson ninth annual 5K and Fun Run is scheduled for Aug. 17.

The 5K starts at 8 a.m., the children’s one-mile fun run at 9 a.m. and by 9:30 a.m. organizers will give prizes and awards. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m.

The run begins at the Aquatic Center at Greystone Country Club, and the route runs through the community of Greystone.

A $75 cash award goes to the top male and top female racer. All participants in the fun run will receive a medal. Top teams will receive recognition, and winners in individual age brackets will also be awarded.

A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the race. Items include a signed Nick Saban football and weeklong vacations to the beach or mountains.

Following the race, the Aquatic Center will be open to all participants for an annual belly flop contest.

Food and entertainment will be provided.

The event and auction benefit the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.

Register at championship-racing.com/#savetheos5k, or visit http://nlovca.org/lori-johnson-fun-run, call Cindi Routman at 585-6662 or email her at cindi@nlovca.org for more.