This weekend, runners can choose to send visually impaired kids to summer camp, help to cure cancer — or both.

Saturday's third annual Run for Sight 5K in Butler at 10 a.m. raises money for the Butler Blind Association's Children's Blind and Visually Impaired Summer Camp.

This year's campers, Butler and Armstrong County visually impaired kids aged 5 through 17, will enjoy trips to Living Treasures Animal Park, Carnegie Science Center, Eracers Go-Cart Park and Conley's Water Park during the week of July 21 through 25. Campers will also visit the Herman Fire Department, where they will learn about firefighting and negotiate an obstacle course.

Funds raised by Saturday's Run for Sight 5K will help pay for these outings and free lunches and snacks for the campers. The kids will also enjoy a Disney-themed party called "Believing is Seeing."

Megan Grenek of the Butler Blind Association expects approximately 40 to 50 participants in this year's Run for Sight 5K, a three-loop tour of the Veteran's Administration Medical Center campus. The rolling course is the same as in previous years, except that the registration and starting area are near the front entrance of the VA Center.

Day of event registrations are accepted with T-shirts available on a first come, first served basis. Children ages 10 and under may run for free.

For more information about Saturday's Run for Sight 5K, call Grenek at 724-287-4059 or email mgrenek@yahoo.com. Volunteers are also appreciated for this and other Butler Blind Association events and programs throughout the year.

Sunday's event couldn't be more different from Run for Sight's small neighborhood run. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest running event in western PA, takes to the streets of Pittsburgh at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Race for the Cure began with a promise by Nancy Brinker to her dying sister Susan G. Komen that she would do everything in her power to cure breast cancer. The first Race for the Cure in 1982 began a movement by activists, survivors and athletes to "save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures."

The Komen Race for the Cure, held at Pittsburgh's Schenley Park, is more than a race. Prior to the 5K chip timed race, early risers can participate in a group aerobic warm-up at 7:15 a.m. and kids can do the dash at 7:30. The emotional Survivor Parade and Tribute takes place at 8 a.m. If you're not interested in running for time, join the untimed 5k Walk/Run or One Mile Fun Walk which starts at 8:45 a.m. following the chip timed run.

If you'd like to be a part of the biggest running event in Pittsburgh, you can register on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.komenpittsburgh.org or call 412-342-0500.

Week 2: 8 Weeks to Fitness Plan

Invite your family to join you in your quest to get fit. Once again Texas Roadhouse will give a $25 gift certificate to each family of four or more registering for this year's Butler Road Race.

Day 1: Warm up with 5 minutes brisk walk. Run 30 seconds, walk 90 seconds; run 60 seconds, walk 90 seconds. Repeat for total of 20 minutes. Walk 5 minute cooldown.

Day 2: Walk 20-30 minutes.

Day 3: Same as Day 1.

Day 4: Rest or walk 20-30 minutes.

Day 5: Same as Day 2.

Day 6: Walk 5 minutes. Run 60 seconds, walk 90 seconds. Repeat for total of 20 minutes. Walk 5 minutes cooldown.

Day 7: Same as Day 2.

Friday and Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.: Lunchtime run, Cabot. Run 6 to 7 easy miles with me from St. Luke Church. 724-352-2777 or pneubert@stlukecabot.orgSaturday, 8 a.m.: Up-N-Running Group Run, Valencia. 724-898-2525 or www.runpa.comSaturday, 8 a.m.: Hot Harry's Group Run, North Park. Run from 7 to 20 miles. Leaves from Lt. Stone Field.Saturday, 8 a.m.: Economy Spring 5K Run/ Walk, Economy Park, Beaver. 724-869-4324Saturday, 9 a.m.: Habitat for Humanity Walk Run Ride, Natrona. Walk 2K, run 5K or ride 15 or 30 miles. www.habitatav.orgSaturday, 9 a.m.: Mission Possible 5K, Hermitage. Run through Buhl Park, also ½ mile kids run. 724-962-1235 or dlsearle@verizon.netSaturday, 9 a.m.: Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Walk, New Castle. Choice of 1 mile or 5K noncompetitive walk through Pearson Park. 800-522-9900 or www.arthritiswalknc08.kintera.orgSaturday, 9:30 a.m.: Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Walk, Washington. Choice of 1 mile or 5K noncompetitive walk starts at Consul Energy Field. 800-522-9900 or www.arthritiswalkwash08.kintera.orgSaturday, 10 a.m.: Run for Sight 5K, Butler. Run through VA Medical Center campus benefits Butler Blind Association's kids' summer camp. 724-287-4059 or mgrenek@yahoo.comSunday, 8:30 a.m.: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Pittsburgh. Largest running/walking event in the area with competitive 5K run, 5K fun run/walk and 1 mile walk. www.komenpittsburgh.orgMay 17, 10 a.m.: Pride in the Valley 5K Run/ Walk, New Florence. 724-235-9460May 18, 7 a.m.: Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and Half Marathon, Cleveland, OH. Also 10K race. 800-467-3826 or www.clevelandmarathon.comMay 18, 8:30 a.m.: St. Margaret Foundation Fitness Classic 5K, Aspinwall. Starts at UPMC St. Margaret. 412-784-5169 or online registration at www.stmargaretfoundation.orgMay 18, 9 a.m.: MS Miles of Smiles 5 Mile Race and Walk, North Park. Also 1 mile accessible walk, benefits MS Society. 724-713-0934 or www.msmilesofsmiles.comMay 21, 7 p.m.:Muskie Mini Marathon 5K, Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown. Race #2 in Smiley Miles Triple Crown. Mathatic2004@yahoo.comMay 24, 7:45 a.m.: Race-A-Palooza Half Marathon and 5K, Lower Burrell. Wooded, scenic course along the Allegheny River. Also 2K and youth biathlon for ages 7 through 12. 724-335-9191 or alasure@vpfymca.orgMay 24, 8 a.m.: Ogden Newspapers 20K Run & Walk, Wheeling, WV. Return to hillier "old course", cash prizes, post race picnic. 303-233-01000, ext.317 or register online at www.ogden20k.comJune 7, 8 a.m.: God's Country Marathon, Coudersport. One of America's toughest marathons. 814-274-3365 or www.godscountrymarathon.comJune 7, noon: Buffalo Stampede Trail Run, Freeport. Rugged trail run 25K, 14 miles or 4.6 miles. Post race barbeque with live music. 814-397-4316 or online registration at www.americanadventuresports.com

Y Not Run 5K, April 26: Josh Rodriguez, 1st Overall M, 18:34; Lynne Beck, 1st Overall W, 22:36; Bill Hoffman, 1st 40-49 M, 19:43; Alex Knaby, 1st 10-14 M, 20:08; Christopher Bloch, 2nd 40-49 M, 20:47; Drew Archibald, 1st 14-19 M, 21:18; Chance Rummel, 1st 30-39 M, 21:52; Henry Robinson, 2nd 14-19 M, 21:58; Joe Klimchak, 2nd 30-39 M, 22:21; Jeff Smith, 3rd 40-49 M, 22:27; Qwani Brown, 2nd 14-19 M, 22:53; Samuel Archibald, 3rd 10-14 M, 24:08; Matt Hoover, 3rd 20-29 M, 24:16; Elizabeth Morris, 1st 30-39 W, 24:59; Ferdinando Saglio, 1st 50+ M, 25:01; Maryclare Maslyn, 1st 40-49 W, 25:28; Kristen Hovis, 2nd 30-39 W, 25:49; Jen Nemet, 1st 20-29 W, 27:22; Gale Shannon, 2nd 40-49 W, 27:55; Rachel McFeely, 1st 15-19 W, 28:02; Janele Baglia, 2nd 15-19 W, 28:05; Sally Archibald, 3rd 40-49 W, 29:12; Angela Marchioki, 2nd 20-29 W, 29:18; Max Archibald, 1st 9 & Under M, 31:57; Becky Snyder, 3rd 20-29 W, 34:32; Elizabeth Donaldson, 1st 10-14 W, 37:02; Linda Surgenor, 2nd 50+ W, 37:31; Michele Robb, 3rd 50+ W, 43:31; Bruce Soule, 24:30; Patrick Shaw, 25:27; Kevin Archibald, 25:56; Stacy Matz, 27:56; Tom Shannon, 30:15; AJ Terwilliger, 30:45; Seth Brooks, 30:46; Christy Vance, 30:53; Sarahann Bordick, 33:35; Sherry Major, 34:31; Deanne Rapp, 35:50; Dawnielle Minch, 35:50; Christina Heeter, 36:12; Terry Jones, 37:41; Merle Hughes, 39:24; Michelle McCracken, 41:02; Regis Matz, 41:03; Heather Walter, 42:50; Wendy Shaw, 42:59; Jordan Caldwell, 44:06; Beth Sciullo, 45:45; Melanie Brown, 46:16; Tara Severson, 48:01; Janet Tarr, 52:40; Bev Caldwell, 53:05Carnegie 5K, April 26: Doug Basinski, 1st Overall M, 17:24; Anna Beck, 1st Overall W, 18:49; Mitch Radella, 1st 40-44 M, 18:34; Dan Nguyen, 1st 20-24 M, 19:14; Wendy Recio, 1st 40-44 W, 22:10; Mark Knapp, 19:50Adopt a Race 5K, April 26: Dan Dygert, 1st Overall M, 17:45; Leslie Kramer, 1st Overall W, 19:07; Mitch Radella, 1st 40-49 M, 20:07; Phil Barner, 2nd 40-49 M, 21:57; John Antinossi, 2nd 60+ M, 22:56; Matt Marshall, 3rd 20-29 M, 23:24Pat Neubert is a running columnist for the Butler Eagle<B><I>Send comments and suggestions: Patricia Neubert, 435 Cherry Valley Rd., Saxonburg, Pa. 16056. Phone 724-352-4395. Email bigp@highstream.net</B></I>