The 19th annual Chum Run will be held Saturday, June 18 at Community Park’s forested trails off Maxwelton Road. The festive event, put on by South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, invites participants to don their favorite costumes for the lighthearted run. Past costumes include a couple dressed as the tortoise and the hare, Flash and Spider Man. There will also be a kids’ “Fry Run” in addition to the main event. Youth must be accompanied by an adult for the Fry Run.

Participants are welcome to walk the forested trails if they please.

The race is an all-inclusive family event that is as much for the kids as the ardent runner. Medals will be handed out to the first three finishers in the male, female, high school and middle school categories. Additional awards will be given out in lighthearted categories such as best costume and best team name. All participants get a 19th annual Chum Run shirt at the end of the race.

Proceeds from the event will support the Healthy Island Youth Scholarship Fund and South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District. The scholarship fund provides youth with funds to participate in healthy and active organized programs such as under funded school sports, Little League and programs through the parks district.

Race registration is scheduled for 8-9:30 a.m., with the Chum Run slated to begin at 10 a.m., the Fry Run at 10:45 a.m. and the awards ceremony at 11 a.m. Registration costs $25 in advance and day-of registration costs $30. Volunteers are still being sought for the event; those interested in volunteering can contact parks program coordinator Carrie Monforte at programs@whidbey.com or 360-221-6788 for more information.