The annual Tree Giveaway takes place Saturday morning at Blue River Memorial Park.

The set-up will be near the splash pad.

The giveaway will not begin until about 8:30 a.m., after the start of the Tree Trot 5K.

MS4 Director Derrick Byers says they again have a variety of trees...while supplies last.

The Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville will again benefit from the Tree Trot 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds from the event will go to purchasing big trees to plant along the cross country course.

The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday with awards to follow.

Race-day registration is $45 and shirts are not guaranteed.

Racing categories include 12-and-under, 13-18, 19-39, 40-59, 60-80 and 80-and-over.

Age group (male and female) winners will receive a potted tree sapling. The top three finishers overall will receive a homemade medal.

For those choosing to walk the “Tree Trot,” a member of the local environment advocate group, Master Gardeners, will lead an informative overview of the Little Blue River watershed at Blue River Memorial Park.

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