Every spring in Immokalee, runners participate in the annual Wendell N. Rollason 5k Run. The 2007 race is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 14, starting and finishing at RCMA’s Immokalee Community School, at 123 N. Fourth St.

Named after the longtime executive director of RCMA, this event raises money for child care and educational programs.

Runners compete in 15 age groups, from children 9 and younger through seniors 70 and older. There are six winners (top three males and top three females) in each age group.

In addition to the 5k (3.1-mile) run, there is a one-mile fun run / walk at 8:45 a.m., also departing from the Immokalee Community School.

All finishers of the one-mile fun run/walk will receive ribbons. Door prizes await lucky runners, walkers and volunteers. And there are plenty of refreshments.

Click here to view and download the 2007 Race Brochure