Sports Briefs

Spring 5K run/walk
    Break the Silence of Sexual Violence,” second annual 5K run and two-mile walk will be Saturday, April 30.       
    Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the John Millar Civic Center in Houlton. The entry fee is $5 for children 12 and under; $10 for participants 12-64 and $5 for seniors over 65 (includes a T-shirt). The walk starts at 9:45 a.m. and the run begins at 10 a.m.
    Awards will be presented to the first five walkers and the 5K awards will be given to a male and female in each of the following age categories: 14 and under; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59 and 60-plus. There will be team recognitions as well.
    For more information or to register, please contact Katie Bell at 532-3000 or e-mail breakingthesilence5k@gmail.com. 
Fitness challenge in memory of 1st Lt. Zimmerman
    The University of Maine will be the site of a fitness challenge honoring the memory of 1st Lt. James Zimmerman from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.
    Any four-person team must complete a variety of physical tasks, including situps, pushups, running and conditioning circuits in one of the following four brackets: Hardcore, for the toughest; Hardened, for the intense; Motivated, for the athletic and Family, for the motivated of all ages and abilities.
    Cost is $40 per team. To register, e-mail nrotc.events@umit.maine.edu with member and team names. For more information, e-mail drake.mcbreairty@umit.maine .edu or William.hadden-wyper@umit.maine.edu.
    Bring water and a backpack.
Rec to offer Zumba class
    The Houlton Recreation Department is now taking registrations for a new “Zumba” Fitness Class. Classes will be held each Monday at 7 p.m., each Thursday at  6:15 p.m. and each Saturday at 10 a.m. Classes will start on April 30 at the Gentle Memorial Building.
    Rachel Distefano will be the instructor for this eight-week program.
    Registration is limited to 25 participants. Cost for the program will be $55 for Houlton residents and $75 for non-Houlton residents.
    To register, call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310 by April 30.