The Whidbey Island Running club, in cooperation with Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Gallery Golf Course, is hosting a cross country event at the golf course on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Organizers say the course is tough, with distances ranging from 800 to 4,000 meters.

The event is open to all ages, with medals for the top three places and ribbons for fourth through eighth place. There is a $10 entry fee and T-shirts will be available for $10 as well.

The race is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. with course walk-through at 10:15 a.m.

Anyone with questions or anyone interested in volunteering to help with this event may contact John Clark at (850) 292-8973 or  go to www.wirc.ws/runnin_the_rock/runnin_the_rock.htm.