FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services (SAPARS) will hold its first Teal Ribbon Run, a 5K event for runners or walkers, on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The Teal Ribbon Run, so named because teal is the color of sexual assault awareness, originated in Oxford County and has been successful there for two years.

Participants will gather at the Holman House, 227 Main St. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the 5K kicking off at 10. Registration is $15 before Sunday, Sept. 7, and early registrants will receive a free T-shirt.

Registration after Sept. 7 (including the day of the event) is $20. There is no registration fee for children age 12 and younger.

To register and pay online, visit www.sapars.org/store. Or, registration can be completed by calling Stephanie LeBlond at 778-9522, ext. 35. Checks can be mailed to: Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services, PO Box 349, Farmington, ME 04938. Make checks payable to SAPARS.

SAPARS (historically known as SAVES in Franklin County) helps people recover from the trauma of sexual violence. Through school and community based programs, staff works to raise awareness, educate and prevent sexual violence. For more information, visit www.sapars.org. The statewide, toll free, 24-hour helpline is 1-800-871-7741.