The annual five-kilometre fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington.

Entrants can register and pick up kits from 8-9 a.m., with the event starting at 9:30 a.m.

Medals will be given to the top overall male and female and the first three finishers in each age category.

The fundraiser is being held in support of the children of the Merendon Mountains of Guatemala.

CCARE members are sharing skills, knowledge, funds and other resources to provide a relief effort for the area, working in partnership with a community of Central Americans.

Entrants can make pledges by visiting www.vrpro.ca. Anyone collecting more than $100 in pledges can have their registration fees waived or donate them to CCARE. The adult and child with the most pledges will receive prizes.

Following the event, there will be Latin food, music and entertainment.

Registration costs $30 and $15 for children 12 and under. Participants can make cheques payable to CCARE and mail to VR Pro, 561 Brant St., P.O. Box 85030, Burlington, Ont. L7R 4K3. They can also register by visiting www.vrpro.ca.