NORWICH – Believe it or not, spring is around the corner and the 5K run season along with it. The first of the local 5K fundraiser race is the Annual Dollars for Scholars 5K run and walk, sponsored by NBT Bank.

This 5K run or walk will be held on Sunday, April 15. The Dollars for Scholars committee changed the day of the race from Saturday to Sunday in hopes that they will be able to attract runners from local track teams.

The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Norwich High School track. Starting at the track, the race goes around the high school and down Midland Drive, where it continues onto Hale Street, East River Road, and then onto East Main Street before returning to the starting spot.

Participants may start arriving at the track at 8 a.m. to pick up their race packets and/or to register but must be checked in by 8:45 a.m.

The student chapter of Norwich Dollars for Scholars helps organize the event, which is not only a great help, but also a valuable learning experience for those involved.

The students help by collecting the raffle prizes for the event from local area businesses. Registered racers will be given 5 tickets to enter in the raffle, and anyone may purchase additional raffle tickets for $1 each.