Hilton-Parma Recreation is gearing up for the 23rd Annual Apple Derby/Merkel 5-Mile Run scheduled for Saturday morning September 29. The traditional certified course, which begins at Hilton High School and finishes at Canning Street Square, will be utilized; and this year, seven male and female champion categories have been established. Similar to past races, all runners will receive the specially designed Apple Derby Run shirt and winners cup which depicts all the past champions and their times.

Hilton Big M will again offer the $500 challenge which pays $250 to the male or female which breaks the course record and finishes ahead of their respective competitors. John Luther 25:02 holds the male record from a race in 1984, and Linda Grossman 29:10 the female record from 1998.

For information on registering for the Apple Derby/Merkel 5-Mile run, call Hilton-Parma Recreation at 392-9030.