Registration is underway for the Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K run set for 8 a.m. on July 4.
The Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K run is sponsored by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce.
The run marks the official start for a daylong Fourth of July celebration for the city of Saint Jo.
This is a certified 5K race on a mix of paved streets and country road.
Participants begin running on Main Street and then race down Williams Street. The race continues on Line Street, Farm-to-Market 677. The finish line is in front of the downtown bank.
Walkers and strollers are welcome to participate.
Check-in is set for July 4 from 6-7:30 a.m.
Registration is $10 for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, and $20 for adults.
The race didn’t take place last year.
For information, email the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce at stjo@saintjochamber.com.

Plenty of other Saint Jo events on tap

The Saint Jo Youth League is sponsoring volleyball, horseshoe pitching, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in Boggess Park.
For information, call Mitch Brockman at 1-940-366-9209 or Christy Brockman 1-940-284-5850.

Fishing tackle available 

The Wichita Falls’ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries office is offering fishing tackle for loan.
The program is designed for family members to take children fishing.
But, the fishing tackle is available for anyone.
For information, call the office at (940) 766-2383.

The Saint Jo Firecracker five-kilometer run returns this year after a one-year absence. (Metro graphic)