Wareham Pediatrics the Readers Become Leaders 13th Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit Wareham Middle School students on Oct. 18.

Runners and walkers will meet at Minot Forest Elementary School to begin the event at 12 p.m. There will be a $100 cash prize for the top female and male runners, and prizes for the top female and male walkers. There will also be special awards for the top female and male Wareham Middle School student participants.

Any interested runners or walkers must pay an entry fee. The fee is $25 for adults and $15 for students, until Oct. 11. After Oct. 11, the fees are $30 for adults, and $20 for students. All checks must be made payable to WMS/RBL.

To register online, visit http://www.lightboxreg.com/readers-become-leaders-5k. For more information, contact Nichole Stahmer at nstahmer@wareham.k12.ma.us.