There will be runners and walkers, dogs, and awards.

With that kind of lineup, it's no wonder that the annual Running of the Dawgs 5K Run/Fitness Walk and 1-Mile Run continues to succeed at such a high level.Sponsored by the Northern Lehigh Education Foundation, this year's event will be held Saturday at Northern Lehigh Athletic Stadium, 1 Bulldog Lane, Slatington.Registration is at 7:30 a.m. The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m.The post race features awards, a drawing, and dog costume judging.Awards will be given by way of 5K run prizes to first-, second- and third-place overall male/female, and in other various categories.Dogs are also welcome to come in costume, and there will be an award given for best dog costume.Proceeds from the event will go to educational enrichment programs within the school district.For more information, visit

www.nlsdef.org, or contact Bill Danish at 610-767-9195, or

bdanish@ptd.net.