Hi subbeasley-
Thought you might be interested in this article about organizing a fun run:

Organizing a Fun Run - PTOToday.com

Also, we have several forms on our file exchange that you could use for your event:
PTO Today File Exchange | Events, Meetings, Programs | Readathon, Jogathon, etc.

~ Lisa

We are trying to start a running program at the elementary school. We have found several grants in that area. We would like to culminate it with a 5k/1 mile run. Have special awards for the students that participate in the program, but open it up to the whole community.
Has anyone ever put on a 5K? How intensive is it?