The 23rd annual Fiddler 5K and One Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will be Saturday, July 3. All proceeds from the race are used in building another Habitat for Humanity home in DeKalb County.

The race on Saturday, July 3 will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Life Enrichment Center, Smithville. The race ends on Church Street in front of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

The Fiddler 5K is a qualifying race for the Run the Cumberland Medal Series of Races.

Anybody who is interested in participating either in the one mile fun run or the 5K may go to www.fiddler5k.com where you’ll find all the details and a link to online registration.

PRE-REGISTRATION is open from May 30, 2021 until June 30, 2021, at Noon ($25 for adults 19 and up and $20 for ages 18 and under).

PRE-REGISTRATION PERKS: You can save money. You are guaranteed a shirt and you may pick up your packet early!

ONLINE RACE DAY REGISTRATION is open from Noon on June 30, 2021, until race day at 6:45 a.m. Paper Race Day Registration is available beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Race Day ($30 for adults 19 and up and $25 for ages 18 and under)

Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by June 30, 2021, at Noon. However, they usually have plenty! They will not hold shirts past race day at 7:00 a.m.

RACE DAY Check-In, Pre-Registered Check-In and Race Day Registration are from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. on July 3rd in the parking lot of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home near the finish line on Church Street.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP for those who pre-registered before June 30, 2021, at Noon, will be held on July 1, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center on Church Street.

Fiddler 5K Awards are given to Overall Male and Female Masters (40+) and in age groups 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Fun Run Awards are given to the Overall Male and Female Finishers age 12 and under and the top 3 male and female finishes age 12 and under.

The course is certified and professionally timed.

Strollers are welcome but should line up at the rear. No pets allowed. 5K course is open for 60 minutes.

QUESTIONS? Email director@fiddler5k.com or visit www.fiddler5k.com.