2nd Annual Michael Troy Wieser 5K Run/Walk

This year it's on Saturday, April 24th in La Crescent, MN and benefits a local girl, Olivia Baker, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. More on her story here.

The second annual Michael Troy Wieser 5k run/walk is Saturday, April 24, at the La Crescent Community Arena. Registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m.

Cost is $12 with registration before April 9 or $15 after or on the day of the race.

All entrants will receive a race T-shirt, and awards will be given to top overall finishers and top finishers in each age division.

Entry forms and pledge sheets can be picked up from Curves in La Crescent, the La Crescent High School office, Snap Fitness or by calling (507) 317-7749 to leave an address and receive a form by e-mail.

The event is sponsored by the LCHS community leadership class and the La Crescent Lancer Link Crew. All pledges will be split between scholarships in Wieser’s name and a donation for the family of Olivia Baker, a La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School student diagnosed with leukemia in December 2009.