AREA BRIEFS: 7TH ANNUAL SPRING CLASSIC ON APRIL 8

The Cape Road Runners will sponsor its 7th annual Spring Classic on April 8 at 8 a.m..

The event will feature a 5K run, a 5K fitness walk and a 1K run for youths 12 and under.

Medals will be awarded in each race for the top three finisher in each age group.

Entry fee for the 5K is $9 before April 5 and $12 on race day. The first 100 participants to register will receive a T-shirt. Youths 12 and under must register by April 1 to receive a T-shirt ($8 entry fee). Youth registration on race day is $3 but does not include a T-shirt.

Entry forms are available at Mid America Rehab, Howard's, SEMO Student Rec Center, SEMO Specialties and Spots, Main Street Fitness and HealthSouth.

Proceeds will benefit local law enforcement.

For more information, contact Ken Peters at 243-5626 or Joy Gilbert at 335-3617.