2nd annual Mindbender 5K aims to raise awareness

The Alzheimer’s Research and Care Society is once again hoping to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research and care.

The ARCS is bringing back the Mindbender 5K for its second year on Saturday, March 26.

“There is no cure, no effective treatment and there are no survivors of this horrible disease,” ARCS founder Joan Baucom said. “We must be the voice for so many who no longer have a voice.”

The 5K will start at Homewood Central Park at 8 a.m., and participants can either run or walk their way through downtown Homewood and Edgewood. There will also be a one-mile run or walk starting at 9 a.m.

At the close of the races, there will be an awards ceremony recognizing the fastest racers in each category and the top three fundraising teams.

Participants are encouraged to register before March 15 to be guaranteed a T-shirt, which can be picked up during registration at the race, starting at 7 a.m.

Registration for either the running 5K or the walking 5K is $30 for teens and adults and free for children 12 years old and younger. The one-mile fun run is $20 per person.

While all ages are encouraged to attend and participate, animals, child strollers, skates or any wheels other than competitive wheelchairs are not allowed. 

For more information about the ARCS or to register for the Mindbender 5K, visit alzarcs.org.