Press Release

Poster depicts nonprofit organization Water for Good. Its goal is to help combat the water crisis in the Central African Republic. Photo provided by Doug Koonz.

WINONA LAKE — The annual Blackburn Run 4 Others will take place Saturday, June 18 in Winona Lake.

The event includes a 5K run/walk and a 10K run.

Race day registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the races will step off at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 until June 5, when it increases to $32.

Both races begin at the Trailhouse Bike Shop in the Village at Winona. The 5K will take place along the paved greenway. The 10K will include a mix of paved greenway and cross-country running.

Proceeds from the race will benefit Water for Good, a non-profit dedicated to combating the water crisis in the Central African Republic through well drilling and well maintenance. Last year, the money from the races helped buy a new well maintenance truck.

“I am excited about this year’s race and the impact we can have in the Central African Republic,” said Doug Koontz, event organizer. “Water for Good is expanding into new areas and it is fun being a part of it.”

In addition to Koontz contributions from MudLove, Miller Cattle Company, Synergy Partnerships, Barefoot Stickers, 212 Media Studio, Clearwater Car Wash, Silveus Insurance, Wildman, VerHage Heating and Cooling, Miller Sewer and Drain, LT Siding Window and Door and Fellowship Baptist Church make the races possible.

For more information, or to register for the races, please go to www.waterforgood.org/blackburn or stop by MudLove in the Village at Winona.