'Just Us Girls' 5K for Breast Cancer, Oct. 27

The 18th Annual "Just Us Girls" 5K run for breast cancer is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sea Girt Army Camp, organizers said. 

The event sponsored by the Manasquan Elks 2534 promotes breast cancer awareness. 

Participants can print out race forms at the event's website or register online with the Jersey Shore Running Club. 

The entry fee is $20, and includes a long sleeve shirt and free buffet and celebration at the Manasquan Elks, 17 Stockton Lake Boulevard. 

Trophies will be awarded to the first three female finishers in each category. Men are also welcome to participate. 

An in-person registration and shirt pick-up is scheduled for Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Manasquan Elks. Food and drinks will be available. 

Anyone registering by Oct. 25 will be guaranteed to receive a shirt. 

For more information call Gerri at 732-840-9063 or C.C. at 732-223-3519. 

Anyone wishing to volunteer should call Liz at 732-895-7993. 

From the organization: Just Us Girls is the only non-profit organization that directly advocates for women in Monmouth and Ocean Counties who have been traumatized by breast cancer. All profits are returned to the community through individual financial awards and annual scholarships.