Kroc Center to be host of Bubble Fun 5K Run Sept. 14; online registration now available

QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s annual Bubble Fun 5K Run in partnership with NutritionHQ. will be held at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Participants can walk or run through fluffy foam and bubbles in this family-friendly course. The race will start and finish at Washington Park at the corner of Fifth and Maine. All proceeds support The Kroc Center’s youth recreational and fitness programs.

“We are thrilled to bring the community together for the Bubble Fun 5K Run,” race coordinator Kate Shuker said in a press release. “This event is a fantastic opportunity to stay active and enjoy a fun-filled morning with friends and family.”

Early bird registration available until Aug. 23. Participants who register early will receive a discounted entry fee of $25 and a guaranteed race t-shirt. Regular registration will continue until race day with a $35 fee.

People can register online now by visiting krocquincy.org. Registration will be available online only until 6:45 a.m. on Sept. 14. Packet pick-up will be available from3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at The Kroc Center and from 6:15 to 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the gazebo in Washington Park from.

For more information, contact Shuker at 217-231-5640 or Katherine.Shuker@usc.salvationarmy.org or Brooke Wade at 217-231-5636 or Brookney.Wade@usc.salvationarmy.org.