Mark your calendars for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, scheduled for Saturday at Hays Municipal Park.

The series of 5K run/fitness walks help raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

The Hays race will begin at 7:15 a.m. with registration, with a survivor breakfast set to begin at 8:30 a.m at the Armory.

The competitive portion of the event starts at 8:15 a.m. Awards will be five to the top three placing survivors and male and female participants.

The Kids for the Cure portion of the race will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the Family Fun Walk will step off at 9:15 a.m.

The day will culminate with an awards ceremony and survivor celebration at 10 a.m.

Up to 75 percent of the money raised serves women in the 95 counties in Kansas served by the Mid-Kansas Affiliate, according to executive director Lindsay Smith. The remaining 25 percent of funds will benefit global research:

Eagle Communications is a sponsor of the event.

For more information or to register, click HERE.

The city of Hays released the following regarding the race:

Komen Race for the Cure – Saturday, May 10th

Tomorrow – Saturday, May 10th, 2014 the City of Hays will be hosting the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The 5K run is expected to have over 1,000 participants. In an effort to ensure the safety of all those involved, a portion of the route will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Komen Race for the Cure Route:

1.    Start – Big Creek bridge on south Main St. heading NORTH to 8th St.
2.    Turn LEFT on 8th St. heading WEST.
3.    Turn LEFT on College Drive heading SOUTH.
4.    Turn RIGHT onto Gustad Drive heading WEST.
5.    Turn LEFT onto US183 Alternate heading South.
6.    Turn LEFT onto Main St. heading NORTH to the finish – in front of the Armory.

South Main Street will be closed between 183 Alternate and 5th St beginning at 5:00 AM. At 8:00 AM Main Street will be closed to 8th Street, and 8th Street will be closed between Main and College Drive. Traffic control devices will be in place. Motorists can expect limited access along the race route until 9:30 AM. Main Street will remain closed until approximately noon.

We urge motorists traveling through this area to drive with caution due to the increased pedestrian traffic. Please obey all traffic control devices and the directions of law enforcement officers. Please be prepared for traffic delays in this area.