St. Benedict School will hold its annual Raven Run 5K and Disciple Dash Fun Run on Saturday. The Raven Run begins at 8 a.m., with the Disciple Dash 1 mile run immediately following.  Last-minute registration is available at the school gym on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., and on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.

The race begins at on the St. Benedict campus, at 12786 South Illinois Street, two blocks south of U.S. Highway 98, in Elberta. The race course, which follows Illinois Street and Old Foley Road, is predominantly flat and fast. A water station is available at the turn-around point.

Raven Run trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the first overall male and female finishers in the Youth (ages 12 and under), Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59) and Seniors (60 and over) age groups.

Awards will also be given for the top three finishers in each age group and the top two overall race walkers. Disciple Dash awards include first overall male and female finishers as well as for the top three finishers in age groups 8 and under, 9 to 11, and 12 to 14. The awards presentation will be held at 9:30 a.m.

The registration fee is $20. Checks may be made payable to St. Benedict School PTO and all proceeds benefit the school. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt on race day.

After the race, runners can enjoy a day of food, fun and family entertainment at the German Festival. The is the twelfth year the Raven Run has been a part of the German Festival, which is the primary fund raiser for St. Benedict School.