Ivy Tech Community College Columbus will host its 14th annual Run for the Ivy 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 28. Chris Schilling, spokesman for the school, says the event will begin at 9 a.m. outside Poling Hall. The run is open to the public with proceeds used for Ivy Tech emergency scholarships and programs.

Schilling says the course is USA Track & Field certified. You can pre-register online at http://connect.ivytech.edu/events/runfortheivy or by calling 812-374-5342.

A free Kids Fun Run begins at 10:30 a.m. Sign-up for children will be available at the race. Childcare and activities for children ages two and older will begin at 8:30 a.m. on race day for children whose parents or caregivers are participating in the race. The cost for this service is $5 per child.

Pre-registered participants may pick up their race packet at Ivy Tech from noon until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27. On race day, packet pick-up will start at 8 a.m.