To the Editor:

Spring has arrived in the Hilltowns. The red-winged blackbirds are calling, and the sap is running. This Saturday, March 21, marks the fourth annual 5K Sap Run in Knox, coordinated by Helderberg Hilltowns Association. We expect approximately 150 runners of all ages to participate.

We urge drivers to be cautious Saturday morning and watch for runners and volunteers on the roads and at water stations. The race starts at the former Knox Country Store on the Berne-Altamont Road, Route 156, at 10 a.m. The runners will turn left onto Knox Cave Road, Route 252, left onto Street Road, left onto Knox-Gallupville Road, Route 255, and left back onto Berne-Altamont Road. The finish line is in front of Knox Town Hall.

Helderberg Hilltowns Association is an all-volunteer group working to preserve and promote local farms, businesses, culture, and recreation. Learn more about our organization and the 5K Sap Run at http://www.hilltowns.org.

Jane McLean, vice president

Helderberg Hilltowns Association