5K aids Scranton Police K9s

The Scranton Police 5K Race to benefit the department's K9 units will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, kicking off from 100 Wyoming Avenue at 10 a.m.

The entry fee is $20 in advance, $25 on race day, with registration set for 8 to 9:45 a.m.

Checks may be made payable to the Scranton Police K9 Account, and addressed to: Scranton Police K9 5K, 100 S. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503.

There will be awards for the top three male and female overall winners, the top three law enforcement/emergency service finishers and for the top male and female finishers in each age division: under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64 and 65 and over. Walkers are welcome, but there are no walkers' awards.

There also will be a K9 demonstration and information session after the race.

For more information, call 348-4130 or see the application form at http://www.scrantonpa.gov/scrantonpd/