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Registration is open and sponsorship opportunities available for the fourth annual Wicked Fun Run at Riverstone, happening 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at 18353 University Boulevard, Sugar Land.

The event again benefits St. Laurence Catholic Church’s annual shoe drive, which collects new athletic shoes for hundreds of children in need each year.

“This is the second year the Wicked Fun Run has benefited St. Laurence,” said Riverstone Lifestyle Director and event organizer Solomon Delaney. “Last year, we raised $3,000 and collected 54 pairs of shoes. This year, we hope to top that number so that more children will be able to go to school wearing new shoes. It might seem like a small thing, but a new pair of shoes for a child who may have never had them is an instant confidence booster.”

Three sponsorship levels are available: gold, for $500; silver, $300; and bronze, $100. Each comes with vendor space at the event and name placement on marketing materials. The higher levels also include more name exposure at the event, with the gold sponsorship offering a customized benefit. Businesses also can be prize sponsor and provide items for the winners’ gift basket. Those interested in a sponsorship can contact Delaney at solomond@riverstone.com.

Race participants can compete in timed competitive and non-competitive waves. There also will be a 1K kids’ run for the younger set. The fee is $35 for competitive racers, $25 for non-competitive racers and $15 for the kids' run. In lieu of race fees, participants can choose to donate a pair of kids' tennis shoes of equal value to St. Laurence.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. The Wicked Fun Run concludes with a post-race party featuring a photo booth, DJ, bounce houses, face painters and more.