Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 5

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 5 at the Georgetown ISD Stadium, located at 2295 N. Austin Ave. Participants will get the chance to chase Georgetown Police Chief Wayne Nero.

The goal of Chase the Chief is to encourage students and their families to lead active, healthy lives. This event is joint fitness initiative by the Georgetown Police Department and the Georgetown ISD Council of PTAs.

Chase the Chief features a 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run. Other activities include a police department obstacle course and fitness fair open from 1-5 p.m. Look for race day registration and other event activities on the stadium field.

Registration for the event is priced at only $5 for students and $10 for adults. Register at ChaseTheChief.georgetown.org. Participants who register by Feb. 10 are guaranteed to receive a Chase the Chief T-shirt.

Proceeds from this event will help to purchase equipment for the GISD physical education program.

Packet pickup is available March 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, 3500 DB Wood Road. Race day registration and packet pickup starts at noon.

Following the race, there will be an award ceremony.

To register for the Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run, go to ChaseTheChief.georgetown.org.