KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Literacy Coalition invites individuals, friends and families who enjoy walking and running to participate in the 30th Vineyard Run for Literacy.

The event, which benefits the coalition’s efforts promoting literacy throughout Lake County, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13, with start and finish of the walk and runs at Steele Wines.

Sponsored by the Coalition, the 5k run/walk and 10K run will start at 9 a.m. from the winery located on Thomas Drive at Highway 29.

The coalition plans to give awards to top finishers in the runs and raffle prizes to participants. A commemorative T-shirt is available for an additional $15 fee for registrations received by Sept. 25.

Registration is available online or via forms at Steele Wines, at each of Lake County’s library branches, and at each of the Lake County branches of Westamerica Bank.

Early registration fees, through Sept. 30, are $25 per adult (age 19 and over) and $10 per child (ages 7 through 18). There is no fee for children through age 6. After the early registration deadline, the fee per adult increases to $35 and per child to $15.

Online registration at http://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Kelseyville/VineyardRunforLiteracy closes Oct. 10. There is also a minimal processing fee for the online sign-up.

Participants are encouraged to get sponsors, but it is not required. Each individual who brings $100 in sponsor contributions on race day will participate for free. Sponsor sheets may be downloaded at http://lclcoalition.wixsite.com/lclc. They may also be obtained by calling 707-263-7633.

“We are so proud the Vineyard Run is in its 30th year,” says Deb Ehrhardt, coalition president. “It takes place, rain or shine, in the beautiful scenic area near the winery. It’s a fun community event in conjunction with Steele Wines’ annual Harvest Festival, and it supports our Coalition and its work helping Lake County residents gain reading and writing skills they need.”

“This is such a fun event and one that I’ve participated in for many years,” added Nancy Hudson, the 2019 Vineyard Run race director. “I’m excited to be a part of the planning and preparation and look forward to seeing all the participants on event day."

For additional information about the nonprofit coalition and the Vineyard Run for Literacy, visit the coalition’s Web site at http://lclcoalition.wixsite.com/lclc or call 707-263-7633.