KGUN 9 article online | article.pdf | February 08, 2016

Cupid’s Chase 5K is our fundraising run to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On Saturday, February 13, 2016, people across 30 cities in nine states will participate in the eighth annual Cupid’s Chase 5K run, presented by Community Options, Inc.

This year’s Tucson 5K will take place on February 13 at the Oro Valley Market Place. Registration is 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Early registration is through February 12 and is $30 per runner. Day of race registration is $40 per person.

Community Options is a national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment support to people with disabilities. Every year, Community Options holds their annual 5K to raise money to help support individuals with disabilities in their local communities. The last two years, Community Options has raised over $400,000.

Participants will receive an “Available” or “Unavailable” shirt to wear for the race in hopes of sparking a love connection. A new Virtual Participant option, “Cuddle Up for the Cause”, is available for those wishing to support Community Options, but is unable to attend the event. Virtual participants will also receive a T-shirt of their choosing.