Big Brothers Big Sisters to host Annual Ignite 5k

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph invites runners, walkers and community supporters to lace up their sneakers for one well-known annual event.

The Annual Ignite 5K will be taking place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 14. The event supports youth mentoring programs and promises a fun and scenic race for a great cause.

Race Day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena, where the course will begin and end.

The route will follow the St. Joseph Parkway system, with the turnaround point being at Bartlett Park. The course features a few gentle climb, going downhill on the return, making the course accessible for all fitness levels.

Participants who register in advance can also pick up their race packets early between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13 at River Bluff Brewery.

All proceeds from the Ignite 5K go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph, helping to "ignite" the potential of local youth through impactful, on-to-one mentoring relationships.

Registration includes: an event t-shirt (for those who register by Sunday, June 1), chip timing, finish line photo and video, metals for first 100 finishers and all kids, awards and more.

For more information about the 5K and how to register, visit bbbsignite5k.org.