5K honors former athletics director

The Department of Health, Sports and Exercise Science has organized a fundraising run in honor of the late Bob Frederick.

The 5K, Dr. Bob run starts at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Burge Union parking lot.

Registration before the event is $25; registration costs $30 the morning of the event.

All proceeds from the event will go toward the Dr. Bob Frederick Scholarship, which helps fund the education of graduate and undergraduate students majoring in sports management.

People can register for and learn more about the run here.

 

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