Registration for the 17th annual Maple Syrup Fest 5k in Vergas is open for the race to be held Saturday, April 1.

Fees are $25 prior to March 22 and $30 after. The race will be run on asphalt for the entire 5k. Top three runners in male, female and youth categories will receive awards. There will also be an award for best costume.

The chip-timed race, sponsored by the Vergas Lions and Vergas Community Club, begins at 9 a.m., with race day registration at 8:30 a.m., at Billy’s Corner Bar.

Official registration forms are located on the Vergas Community Club Facebook page.