The 1st Annual Planet Adventure New Year’s Eve 5k: “Acts of 5Kindness Maquerace” fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 31 at 10 a.m. The race will take place at Traders Point and will benefit Back on My Feet.

You are invited to run or walk in a fancy, creative, or funny masquerade mask. Can’t get a mask of your own? Don’t worry! We will have plenty for everyone to wear.

Come have fun while giving back to the community. The theme of this red-carpet event is to encourage more acts of kindness in 2012! A portion of your entry fee will be donated to Back on My Feet.

Back on My Feet is a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength, and self-esteem.

“Back on My Feet is truly grateful for the support of Planet Adventure and we are looking forward to working together for future events,” said Back on My Feet Director of Communication and Corporate Relations, Lindsey Hein. “Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting us as we help our members move toward self-sufficiency!”

There will not only be a 5k race, there will also be a 2012 Meter Fun Run/Walk. Awards will be presented to the overall top three female and male participants as well as top male and female for each age group. There will even be prizes for the best masquerade masks!

The Masquerace will take place at Traders Point in Zionsville. It only costs $10 to register! For more information and to register online, go to http://tinyurl.com/masquerace.

In addition to sharing a passion for running, Planet Adventure also admires the sincerity and commitment of the Back on My Feet team which is one of the reasons we’re dedicated to supporting their program.

“Partnering with Brian and Lindsey, the Runners, and the Volunteers during last year’s Eagle Creek Trail Marathon event was truly inspiring,” said Planet Adventure Outreach Director, Hope Martin. “Whether it was seeing the pride in a finishing runner’s eyes or the continuous smile of a volunteer at an aid station, Back on My Feet is a group Planet Adventure will look forward to partnering with for years to come!”