Depending on this weekend's weather, you could find yourself strolling among crystal sculptures or slogging past melting chunks at Somerset's annual Fire and Ice Festival Saturday.

Last season's warm temperatures might have reduced festival ice sculptures to puddles in a matter of days, but that meant a more comfortable run for participants at the Fire and Ice 5K. The application for this year's 10th annual run warns runners to expect cold weather.

The event begins in downtown Somerset and runs out and back through Somerset Borough. The course is almost flat on paved residential streets and roads.

The event also has a competitive walking division.

Commemorative T-shirts are limited to the first 120 registered, so arrive early on race day. Race director David Mapes expects about 100 participants for the event. Registration takes place at the Mosholder Building in Somerset at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. race start Saturday.

Runners and their families might want to arrive early or stay after the run for the pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Pack a change of clothes to attend the many Fire and Ice Festival events planned for the day, including music, arts and crafts, model railroad display and, of course, ice carving.

A complete festival schedule is available online at www.somersetincpa.org or at the festival headquarters on the Diamond in Somerset.

For information about the Fire and Ice Festival 5K, call 814-445-6213.

Another event of interest to runners takes place indoors this week. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training will hold an informational meeting at Panera Bread at Butler Commons at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Team in Training is the oldest and largest run-for-charity organization. Since its inception in 1988, Team in Training has trained 305,000 people. These athletes have in turn raised more than $695 million to fight disease and support patient care.

Team in Training is best known for its marathon training program, but it has been expanded to include other events and sports.

Training now includes half marathon training, half and full marathon walking and training for 100-mile cycling and triathlon.

Upcoming events include Just a Short Run Half Marathon in North Park, Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon in Nashville, Tenn., America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe, Nev., and the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon in Philadelphia's Fairmont Park, to name a few.

Team in Training athletes receive transportation and lodging at events, as well as expert coaching during their four- to five-month training program. Athletes also receive help in raising funds for cancer research.

An important part of Team in Training's motivation is the attachment to an honored teammate. Athletes get to know a blood cancer patient who provides inspiration for completing the event.

For information about Team in Training or to register for an informational meeting, visit www.teamintraining.org/wpam or call 412-395-2879. For information about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, visit www.lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.

Upcoming eventsSaturday, 8 a.m.: Up-N-Running group run, Valencia. Run for fun with friends. 724-898-2525 or runpa.comSaturday, 10 a.m.: Fire and Ice 5K, Somerset. Part of weekend festival. 814-445-6213Sunday, 10 a.m.: Bushwacker's Nightmare Trail Run, South Park. Choice of 10K or 5K in this Greater Pittsburgh Road Runners Club event. 724-348-6012Sunday, noon: Elite Runners and Walkers marathon training, Murrysville. Starts 19-week program with coaching, clinics and group training for a fee. 412-490-0881 or www.eliterunners.comJan. 21: Slippery Rock University All-Comers Indoor Track Invitational, Slippery Rock University. The name says it all. 724-738-2798

Race results

Skills USA New Year's Resolution Run 10K, Jan. 2: Ryan Barlow, 1st Overall M, 37:12; Juliet Smith, 1st Overall W, 44:43; Brian Forester, 1st 30-39 M, 37:52; Matt Montellarico, 2nd 14-19 M, 38:58; Rich Makin, 1st 40-49 M, 39:52; Matt Getsay, 2nd 30-39 M, 44:52; Bonnie Lathom, 2nd 14-19 W, 46:29; Lou Alaksin, 1st 60-69 M, 48:16; Ron Hartle, 3rd 50-59 M, 49:06; Carl Hill, 3rd 40-49 M, 49:37; Kathy Shoaf, 1st 60-69 W, 59:25; Richard Zarone, 59:10; Len Yensull, 1:02:43

Skills USA New Year's Resolution Run 5K, Jan. 6: Evan Miller, 1st Overall M, 19:04; Mary Beth Acker, 1st Overall W, 20:42; Mitch Radella, 1st 40-49 M, 19:44; Alyssa Kunkel, 1st 14-19 W, 21:24; Scott Brown, 2nd 40-49 M, 21:43; Steve Russell, 2nd 50-59 M, 22:42; Des Csizmadia, 1st 60-69 M, 24:34; Phil Barner, 3rd 40-49 M, 25:45; Jeff Hand, 1st 30-39 M, 26:07Donna Barker, 2nd 20-29 W, 27:05; David Strutt, 1st 20-29 M, 27:22; Beatrice Hand, 2nd 14-19 W, 27:29; Matt Barker, 2nd 30-39 M, 29:52; Russell Hall, 2nd 60-69 M, 30:16; Chris Kunkel, 1st 40-49 W, 33:23; Justin Kuczynski, 2nd 20-29 M, 33:38; Sondra Hall, 1st 60-69 W, 33:54; Mary Edinger, 2nd 30-39 W, 38:38; Jodi Cipro, 2nd 40-49 W, 39:24; Nicole Vitale, 3rd 30-39 W, 39:25; Greg Bruno, 3rd 30-39 M, 45:18; Ronald Maraffi, 26:33; Dana James Hogue, 33:23; Ken Keene, 59:13Send comments and suggestions to: 435 Cherry Valley Rd., Saxonburg, Pa. 16056. Phone or fax: 724-352-4395. Email: bigp16@connecttime.net