Registration is open for The Hospice House 5K and Remembrance Walks, sponsored by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice.

The Farmington event is set for May 1 starting at the Franklin County Court House, Main Street.

The Auburn 5K will take place May 15 starting at Central Maine Community College.

Each location will have a Remembrance Garden. Participants can create a memory board to honor their loved one and place it in the garden during the event. There is no fee or fundraising minimum to participate.

Selection of the best team T-shirt award will be determined by online voting. Voting will be open for one week following each event. Awards will be presented for the best T-shirt design in each location.

In addition to Auburn’s kids’ fun run, Farmington has added a one-mile kid’s fun run with area mascots including Mt. Blue Cougar, Franklin Savings Bank Benjamin Bear and Andy the Ambulance cheering participants along.

This year’s event will continue to offer recognition opportunities for teams and individuals reaching specific fundraising levels. This includes team names on the 5K plaque, engraved walkway paver and a family bench. All recognition is located at the Hospice House. Awards will be presented to top runners in five-year age groups.

The Memory Wreath will be continued at this year’s event. Participants can write their loved ones name on a ribbon and tie it to the wreath. The wreath will be at both events and will later be on display at the Hospice House.

Major sponsors include: Center Street Dental, Central Maine Orthopaedics and Complete Dentistry. Other sponsors include: Baxter Brewing Co., The Fortin Group, T&M Commercial Funding, Franklin Savings Bank, H.E. Callahan, Mechanics Savings Bank and Northeast Bank. Media support is provided by Gleason Media.

For more information and to register, visit www.hhrunwalk.org or call 795-9407.

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