The Cherokee Runners Moonlight 5K and Fun Run will be held on July 4 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The run/walk will be followed by the tribe’s Fourth of July celebration and fireworks. The fun run will begin at 7:15 p.m. and the 5K will begin at 7:45

The race will help fund the Cherokee Runners Summer Running Camp, and 20 percent of entry fees will be donated to the Cherokee Special Olympics. The 5K will be a certified USA Track and Field course along well-lit streets through downtown and toward the Casino. There will be one water stop at the turn around/halfway mark.

The pre-registration cost is $15 and late registration is an additional $5. The registration form is online at www.active.com/running/cherokee-nc/4th-of-july-moonlight-5k-2011. Registration and check-in will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on race day. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..