The fifth annual Darren Dash will be held in Austin June 5.

The race honors the life of Austin native and running enthusiast, Darren Lewis. All events will start and end at Lafayette Park. The event will be chip timed and participants will receive a tee shirt. The half marathon will start at 8 a.m. and the 5K will start at 8:15 a.m. Water stops and post race refreshments will be provided for all participants.

The Kiddie Run will take place at 11 am. and awards will be given to top 3 runners in each age group for the 5K. All finishers for the half marathon will be given a Darren Dash finisher medal.

Proceeds from this event will go to a scholarship fund for Austin cross country runners and for programs committed to improving mental and physical health in the community. The Darren Dash has given out over $8,000 in scholarships to date.

Registration can be done on line at www.darrendash.org, at the Eagles on Saturday June 4 from 5-8 am, the morning of the race from 6:30 to 7:45 at Lafayette Park or anytime before June 3 at Lewis Physical Therapy and Fitness Center at 130 3rd Ave. N.W. in Austin.