Local Boy Scout council presents virtual Scoutstrong 5K

SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS - Local runners, walkers, and hikers, as well as Scouts, families and the community are invited to complete the ScoutStrong 5K, a virtual event to support local youth Scouting programs in Southwestern Indiana and Southeastern Illinois.

As a virtual event, the ScoutStrong 5K can be completed via any physical activity, such as a treadmill, jogging around the neighborhood, walking around a track, or hiking a local trail. Participants are encouraged to 'get up, get out, and flex [their] muscles,' while following social distancing guidelines.

Registrants can complete the 5K (3-mile) fun run or walk at any time between Monday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 31. Once complete, participants can share photos, completion time or other details by tagging Buffalo Trace Council on Facebook.

Registration fees are $25, and a T-shirt and medal will be mailed to participants after the event. Participants can sign up online at https://scoutingevent.com/156-Virtual5k. This link can also be found on the home page of www.buffalotracecouncil.org.

The Boy Scouts of America offers adventure opportunities for all age groups. Cub Scouts is for boys and girls who are in kindergarten through fifth grade. In February 2019, the program currently known as Boy Scouts became Scouts BSA, welcoming girls to work toward the renowned Eagle Scout rank. This program invites boys and girls, age 11-18. Venturing, which has included girls since the early 1990s, is a coed program for young men and women ages 14-20. To find an active unit, visit www.beascout.org and search by ZIP code, or call 800-264-5246.