Radio to host virtual 5K fundraiser

KXCV-KRNW Northwest National Public Radio affiliate is hosting its fourth annual virtual “5KXCV-KRNW Run for Radio.” This is a virtual 5K where people can run or walk 3.1 miles. It started April 15 and will go until April 23, and participants have the chance to win prizes at the end.

A virtual 5K means participants can run, jog or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on a track. They are asked for this event to submit a photo of themselves and their times to Helen Konstantopoulos, the membership development and events coordinator, or to the KXCV-KRNW Facebook.

Participants can re-enter improved times, and people interested can still enter throughout the time period. “Run for Radio” used to be a live in-person event until the beginning of COVID in 2019, then it was decided it would be a better idea to go virtual. This event is also a fundraiser — all the proceeds will go toward supporting the programming on KXCV-KRNW.

“We want to promote healthy living, getting out in the springtime,” Konstantopoulos said. “Just to give people extra motivation to get out and start walking and running.”

She said “Run for Radio” is a great way to interact with the community. Konstantopoulos said she loves receiving pictures of people with their pets and families. Underwriting Sales As- sociate Matt Tritten is the co-coordinator for this event. Tritten said it’s a great way to connect people with the radio itself. He hopes people will give KXCVKRNW a listen and see what the