Applications are now being accepted for the Aug. 9 Nick Gaumer Scholarship Fund 5K Run/Walk. The annual fundraiser in honor of the former Fredericktown cross country scholar-athlete is scheduled for an 8:30 a.m. start from the Station Break Senior Center at 150 Howard St. in Mount Vernon. Day of the event registration begins at 7:15 a.m.; however early registration is encouraged by printing out and mailing this downloadable Nick Gaumer 5K PDF registration form to: Nick Gaumer 5K, 6670 Blair Rd., Fredericktown, OH 43019.

Award will be presented to overall and age-group winners, and T-shirts are available for the first 100 registrants. Those interested in supporting the Nick Gaumer Scholarship Fund, but not participating in the run/walk, may send tax-deductible checks, payable to the “Community Foundation of Mount Vernon & Knox County,” to the address above. Donations from non-run/walk participants can also be made on-line by clicking on the “Donate Now” link at the Community Foundation website www.knoxcf.org. Type “Nick Gaumer 5K” in the space provided to support a specific Community Foundation fund.

Questions regarding the event may be asked by calling 740-504-6423.