Foley, Ala. - The Magnolia Run 5K and fun run is scheduled for April 2 at 8 a.m. in Magnolia Springs.

The race will begin at Jesse's Restaurant on Oak Street. It's the eighth annual Magnolia Run in the town.

Pre-registration for the 5K race is $18, and race-day registration is $20. Pre-registration for the 1-mile fun run is $10, and race-day registration is $12. To qualify for pre-registration, all participants must send their race entries by March 18, and pre-registered participants may pick up their packets at 6:30 a.m. the day of the race.

"The proceeds for this run help the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce," Cindy Higginbotham, the chamber's director of member services, said. "If anyone runs for education and picks one of the schools, then part of the registration fee will go to that school."

Each race participant can choose to donate $1 from his or her entry fee to Foley High School, Foley Intermediate School, Foley Middle School, Foley Elementary School, Elberta Elementary School, Elberta Middle School, Magnolia School, Summerdale Elementary School, Swift Elementary School or St. Benedict's School.

All participants will receive a free tee shirt and entry to the post-race party, which will include food, music and prizes.