HARTZ Physical Therapy will host the 21st annual Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5. All proceeds from the event, which is being held during Physical Therapy and Down Syndrome Acceptance months, will benefit GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster.

The family-friendly event will feature a 3.1-mile run/walk and a children's run, where youngsters will be doused with color. There will also be T-shirts and children's goodie bags provided. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at John R. Bonfield Elementary School, 101 N. Oak St., Lititz. There will be cash prizes and age bracket awards.

The race is organized through the HARTZ Charitable Organization. The annual event has raised more than $350,000 for charities throughout Lancaster County.  

To learn more about the Fall Blast 5K or to preregister, visit http://www.hartzpt.com/community/fall-blast-5k. Those who register as a team with five or more runners will receive a discount. Discounts will also be offered for those who register in advance. Details are available at the website.