The Charity Challenge 5K Trail Run held recently at Owl Creek Reservoir in Tamaqua raised over $3,100 for various charities, nonprofit organizations, community causes and emergencies, through the efforts of 125 runners, walkers and sponsors.

The overall male race winner was Jacob Krell, the overall female race winner was Mary Everdale, and the overall dog 5K winner was Niel Pilston. The overall race winners got to choose the charity where race proceeds are donated. Krell chose to donate his proceeds to purchase an AED defibrillator for the Tamaqua Bungalow, and Everdale chose the Hazleton SPCA.The next Charity Challenge 5K Run & Walk, called "Run for the Ice Cream" will be a road run on Sept. 5, beginning and ending at Heisler's Dairy Bar, just outside of Tamaqua. Every participant will receive a free ice cream sundae. The event will feature a 5K run, walk, and 1-mile kid's fun run. Once again, proceeds will be donated to the overall race winner's choice of charity or nonprofit organization.For more information or to register for the event, contact Race Director Jon Bonner at 570-778-6970.The Charity Challenge 5K is hosted by USA Martial Arts & Fitness of Tamaqua. More information on the race and sponsorship can be found at

www.charitychallenge5k.com.