Registration is open for the Potter Elementary School 5K, scheduled for May 6 at 10 a.m. at the Cross Road school.

The course starts at the 144 Cross Road fire station, heads north up Cross Road, loops through the Cross/Hixville Road neighborhood and back to the finish line at the school. Water stations will be at the intersection of Cross Road and Hixville Road.

Registration is $20 until May 5. Race day registration is $25. This year, team discounts are being offered. Those registering in a team with five or more people can register for $10 per person.

Number pick-up begins on race day at 8:30 a.m. Registration and number, T-shirt, and thank-you package pick-up will also be held on May 5, 4-6 p.m. at the school.

First place overall male and female runners will each receive a $100 gift card. Second place overall male and female runners will each receive a $50 gift card. Third place overall male and female runners will each receive a $25 gift card.

Medals will be awarded for top male and female runners in the following age brackets: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and over 70.

The 5K is being run by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. Proceeds will go towards updating the school's auditorium audio-visual system.

To register, or for more information about the event, visit potter5k.weebly.com. Email questions or interest in volunteering to potterelementary5k@gmail.com.