The 5K run begins at 9 a.m., the walk begins at 10 a.m., awards are at 11 a.m. The run and walk are sponsored by the Western North Carolina Air Quality Coalition as part of the N.C. Air Awareness Program. The program s mission is to educate the public, business and industry about the causes and effects of air pollution and the actions people can take to prevent the formation of ground level ozone. All proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association to fund scholarships for children to attend asthma camp. There will be live music, workshops and air quality exhibits.
All entries receive a T-shirt.
The Western North Carolina Alliance Sabbath Project and other local faith groups are also hosting the Mindfulness Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, using the same route as the Care for the Air Walk. The walk will begin with a prayer and participants will wear surgical masks. T-shirts are not included with this walk.