A charity run put on by the entity that powers Lee County will step off just a few days into the new year. <\/p>\n
The 14th Annual LCEC 5K to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades County will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, at Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral. <\/p>\n
The LCEC Resolution 5K Run\/Walk<\/a> begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by a Kids\u2019 Half-Mile Fun Run. The event will conclude with a Tot Trot and award presentation. <\/p>\n \u201cAt LCEC, giving back to the community is a core value,\u201d LCEC officials stated in a release. \u201cLast year the annual 5K event raised over $5,700 and year to date over $42,000. All proceeds go directly to United Way and are distributed among their many partner agencies supporting local individuals and families in need.\u201d<\/p>\n Advance registration is $35 for adults (18 and up) and $20 for youth (17 and under). The price increases to $40 on Dec. 31 through race day. The Fun Run is $15 in advance and $20 on race day for children 12 and under. <\/p>\n The Tot Trot is free; participants must be age 4 or younger. <\/p>\n This event has the option for in-person attendance or virtual. Racers can sign up online, at packet pick-up, or in-person until 7 a.m. on race day through a mobile device.<\/p>\n For race information, please visit runsignup.com\/LCEC5K<\/a> or email 5K@lcec.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jim Jeffers Park is at 2817 SW 3rd Lane<\/a>.<\/p>\n