Ballard Rotary, a volunteer-based organization that raises funds to invest in the community, is hosting the first annual Ballard 5K Run & Walk on June 12.

Under the slogan of "Do the Ballard", the event celebrates Ballard by welcoming participants to Ballard's beloved Golden Gardens Park, while the proceeds will benefit The Ballard Boys and Girls Club, The Ballard Northwest Senior Center, and Ballard Rotary.

Creative Scandinavian and/or Viking costumers are encouraged.

The starting line will be located in the overflow parking lot above Golden Gardens Park from which the participants have the option of "a briskly challenging 5k run and walk" or a flat 4.5k walk for families with children.

Children 12 and under run free with a registered adult, and receive a free Viking hHat compliments of Viking Bank.

Registration is available online and day of registration starts June 12 at 7:30 a.m.

For more information visit the Ballard Rotary website at www.ballardrotary.org.

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