You know it’s for sure springtime in Covington as the local Y prepares for the 13th annual Cheerios Challenge.

This event, which has grown in popularity over the years, is a USATF Certified and an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier.

This event features a 10K and a 5k run and special runs for children and families.

The profits from the race go to support our local Y.

The race will be held on Saturday April 19. For more details you can contact the Y at 2140 Newton Drive or call them at 770-787-3908.

You need to pre-register by April 11.

We would like to salute some of the local sponsors who bring you this race ion order that the Y can service more families in the Covington Newton area.

Thanks to General Mills, Ginn Motors , Covington Police, Advantage Fire, BB&T and Sunbelt.