The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Run for Son” 5K race has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 11. The race was originally scheduled for March 23 and had to be postponed. Anyone who registered for the March 23 date and cannot participate May 11 will be issued a full refund. Revised entry forms are now available online at www.stcharlescatholic.org and at the school office. Entry forms for both dates will be accepted before the race and at the registration table the day of the race.

The 13th annual FCA “Run for the Son” 5K race and one mile fun run/walk will be held at St. Charles Catholic High School. The one mile fun run /walk will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K race will follow at approximately 8:30 a.m. Both races will begin and end on the St. Charles Catholic High campus.

This year’s race will be in honor of two SCC alumni who are battling cancer, David Lowry (Class of 1983), and Harley Scioneaux (Class of 2010). Lowry, who was previously employed at SCC, is currently employed at Tulane University. Scioneaux is attending college at ULM in Monroe and is a member of the Warhawk football team.

The FCA “Run for the Son” has grown over the years and is the largest 5K race held in St. John Parish each year and one of the largest races held in the River Parishes. Awards and prizes will be given out after the race. Grand prizes winners will be awarded in both races for both male and female categories. Winners in age categories will be awarded in the 5K race only. Prizes are also awarded to SCC students, faculty and alumni.

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.stcharlescatholic.org. Entry forms are also available at local businesses such as Smoothie King of LaPlace, Curves, and in the main office at St. Charles Catholic High School. Entry fees are $15 for adults, $12 for college and high school students, $10 for youth (elementary school and lower). Runners and walkers can submit a $10 no T-shirt entry the day of the race.

Race participants can register online and pay by credit card or electronic check. Please visit the school website, www.stcharlescatholic.org, and click on “online payment forms” link on the front page.

All race participants will receive an official race T-shirt and tickets for concessions and will be eligible for the door prizes to be given away at the awards ceremony. Door prizes include gift certificates, gift cards, gas cards and discount coupons from local restaurants and businesses.

All participants should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the planned starting times for both races to complete registration and receive your race number. Registration will be held in the school gym.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and will help finance local athletes’ expenses to national summer camps.