The East End will come alive next month as about 300 runners and walkers are expected to take part in arguably Bermuda’s most scenic five-kilometre road race through historic St George’s.

The family-friendly twelfth annual Eye Institute Classic Run and Walk will commence at the East End Primary School on April 5 and will take runners and walkers on a scenic route through the eastern end of the World Heritage site.

Families in particular are encouraged to participate. There is a shorter 2.7km race for children starting at 9am, with the longer for adult runners and walkers following 30 minutes later.

The Eye Institute Classic is a fitness-themed fundraising event that encourages participants to get fit for a good cause. The event brings together people of all ages and fitness levels who thrive on the opportunity to exercise for charity.

T-shirts and goody bags will be available for the first 200 participants. Registration and number pick-up will begin 90 minutes before the start of the event. Draw prizes include an airline travel voucher and two bicycles.

Register online at www.racedayworld.bm by 1pm on April 4.