Central Maine Striders Inc. and Unity College proudly announce the 34th annual Unity College Spring 5K.

The event is Saturday, April 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on campus.

The rural setting of the Unity College campus is relaxed and comfortable, and the long downhill start guarantees a super time as participants make an out-and-back run through Unity Village.

This is one of the fastest, flattest, 3.1-mile races in the state. Edie Dubord holds the course record for women (16.25), while Peter Lessard (14.29) still sets the standard for men. The race averages approximately 80 runners per year.

ENTRY FEE: $10, pre-registration due by April 8. Register race morning starting at 8 a.m.

RACE DIRECTOR: Gary Zane, call (207) 509-7241 or email gzane@unity.edu. To pre-register, send completed entry form and check, payable to Unity College, to Gary Zane, Unity College, 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME  04988.

FEATURES: Showers and changing rooms will be available at this low-key, no-frills event. One of Maine’s fastest 5Ks. Join us after the race for breakfast in town.

COURSE: Fast!! Starts and ends at Unity College. Turn-around course.

AWARDS: Age group awards as set by race director.  Door prizes!

Race-walkers start at 9:15 a.m.