The goal is crystal clear

When the recent realignment of Highway 20 was completed, it made for a faster, easier drive and also a few new scenic areas like the Crystal Creek Loop, where people can slow down and enjoy views of nature, an historic covered bridge and even an old piece of forestry equipment that looks like a rusted rocket.

Explore the former highway on foot for 5K, 10K or even a half marathon distance at the inaugural Crystal Creek Run in Eddyville this Saturday, Sept. 21.

This fund-raiser for Eddyville Charter School will see runners that finish the out-and-back courses receive a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed wooden medal, a cup of Mo’s Chowder and bread. First-, second- and third-place winners in each division will be presented special awards and every participant will be entered into a drawing for multiple awesome raffle prizes

Proceeds from this event will go towards much-needed improvements to the Eddyville Charter School track.

Races begin at 10 am and the fee for all distances is $60. Though there is no day-of-race registration, online registration will be open through Friday and can be done in person at packet pick up from 2 to 6:30 pm on Friday at McKay’s Market, located at 107 N Hwy. 101 in Newport.

For more information, go to the Crystal Creek Run page on Facebook.