Mardi Gras 5K Run will benefit 3 local organizations

The McHenry County Mardi Gras 5K Run for the Beads will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 18 at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake.

The run/walk, which will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County, Independence Health & Therapy, and Options & Advocacy for McHenry County, costs $40 for those registering by Feb. 13. After that, it is $45.

For information or to register, visit McHenryCountyMardiGrasRun.org.

The age groups will be 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and older.