By Tom Bannister

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has announced that the City’s Annual Shape-Up Somerville Kick-Off and Somerville Recreation 5K Road Race will be held on Sunday morning, April 24, starting and ending at the Somerville High School concourse, 93 Highland Avenue.

The day will begin with a 1-mile children’s “Fun Run” at 10:30 a.m., followed by a 5K adult race & walk at 11:00 a.m.

Registration is open to all at a price of $5 for youth under age 10 and $25 for adults. Price includes a commemorative T-Shirt, race medal, refreshments and a celebration immediately following the adult race.  A celebration will be held for any runners at Casey’s, located at 173 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145.

All Race Proceeds Benefit the: Somerville Youth & Recreation Foundation (SYRF)

See the Following for Race Applications:

1.) Online (SYRF Web Site): http://SomervilleYouthRecF.Org

2.) Casey’s Bar: 173 Broadway Somerville, Ma. 02145

3.) Somerville Recreation: 19 Walnut Street, Somerville, Ma. 02143