The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) will present the 8^th annual Star-Spangled Night Run in Vicksburg Sat., June 21.

“Come join us and help us light up the night in this unique event which will include a 5K run and a 5K walk through downtown Vicksburg,” SCHF officials said. “It will take place on Sat., June 21, at 8 p.m. and will begin and end at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.”

Registration for the run is now open, and there are several ways to participate. Registration options include: $35 – 5K individual fee and $15 – 5K kids registration (12 and under). These fees are good through June 14 (add $5 after June 14); 5K registrations include a Night Run T-shirt, race bib, glow item and free admission to the after party; $25 – Spirit Runner registration includes a Night Run T-shirt, glow item and free admission to the after party; and $10 – After-Party Armband (only necessary for those who are not registered for the race).

SCHF officials said the first 150 registered participants will be guaranteed a Night Run shirt. Entry forms and complete event details are available by visiting southernculture.org.  Entry forms and fees can be dropped off at SCHF business office or mailed to SCHF, 1302 Adams St., Vicksburg, MS  39180, or participants may register online at www.RaceRoster.com.  Race packet pick-up will be Fri., June 20, at the SCHF auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry streets) from 3 to 6 p.m., and before the race on Saturday at the race site starting at 6:30 p.m.

After participants cross the finish line, the party begins in the SCHC auditorium, SCHF officials said, adding the after party will include food, drinks, music, and fun for all.

“We will light up the night just in time for Independence Day. For free entry into the after party, which includes free food and drink, runners and walkers should show their race bib and volunteers should wear their Night Run T-shirt. All others can pay $10 for an after party armband for entrance to the party.”

SCHF officials said they would like to thank Visit Vicksburg, International Paper, and Bally’s Casino Vicksburg for their sponsorships of the Star-Spangled Night Run. Sponsorships are still being accepted.

For more information, call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.