Luminaria Run to End Domestic Violence

Shelter House is presenting its inaugural 5k/9k Luminaria Run to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, December 10 at 5pm at Sandestin's Baytowne Marina. The course for this twilight race will be lined with more than 2,000 luminarias, lighting the path for the runners and representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

The public is encouraged to purchase luminary bags to be placed along the course in honor of, in memory of or in tribute to a loved one. Bags are available through a $10 donation to Shelter House and can be purchased at the Shelter House office in Fort Walton Beach or at select Sandestin shops.

Registration for the 5k is $25 for adults in advance or $35 on site and $10 for children in advance or $15 on site. The 9k race costs $40 in advance or $50 on race day for adults and $15 in advance and $20 on race day for children. Walkers are also welcome.

Sandestin is offering special rates for race participants wishing to stay at the resort. Rooms start at $89 at Bayside Inn and $99 for Village and Grand Studios. Call 855-835-8610 for reservations or reserve online at www.sandestin.com with the promotional code HOUSE1.

To register, please go to www.shelterhousenwfl.org. For more information on the race, sponsorships or luminary bags, call Shelter House at 850-243-1201.