The Poland Recreation Department and the Tripp Lake Improvement Association will sponsor a 5-kiometer race on July 27 to help raise funds toward the association’s goal of raising awareness about conservation and to help protect the lakes through stewardship and education.

The race cost is $18 for pre-registered runners, and $20 the day of the race, and the race itself begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information about the race, runners may call Jamie Rothfus at 732-613-0613, or email to [email protected].