Race this weekend: Seeds of Courage | Events

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- The second Seeds of Courage 5K will be held this weekend in Johns Creek.

The race, which includes a fun run option, will be Sunday, Aug. 24 at Newtown Park. Registration and check-in opens at 7 a.m. The 5K will begin at 8 a.m., while the fun run will start as soon as the bigger race ends.

Pre-registered runners will receive T-shirts and goodie bags. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

The 5K costs $28 before Aug. 24 and $30 on race day, while the fun run is only $15. Families of four can register for $85.

Proceeds from Seeds of Courage will help Mustard Seed Ministries and the Girl Scouts of America take a mission trip to a Jamaican orphanage.

Visit fundracers.org for more information and to sign up.

Newtown Park is located at 3150 Old Alabama Road.