The Escalon Park Fete 10k and 2-mile runs are back on.

On Saturday, Aug. 7 as part of the weekend’s Park Fete festivities, the 10k will start at 7:15 a.m. and the 2-mile – where participants can jog, run or walk – starts at 7:30 a.m.

Overseeing the races this year is Escalon High School cross country coach Michael Bower.

“I am the new race director working in conjunction with Escalon Lions Club,” Bower explained. “I was asked to organize the event by the Lions Club, which is managing the rest of Park Fete.”

Both races start at El Portal Middle School on First Street.

Individuals interested in participating in either the 10k or 2-mile can register online at this link: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=86636

The 10k goes down First Street to Brennan, Ullrey, Dahlin and Jones, reaching the halfway point just before McHenry Avenue.

The 2-mile is an out and back along First Street.

Entrants will receive a finisher’s medal and T-shirt (sizes are first come first served during bib pick up).

Also being presented, gift certificates to Fleet Feet will be awarded to the top three in each division, 10k male, 10k female, 2-mile male, 2-mile female.

Top finishers in the 10k will receive a $50 gift certificate, first place finishers in the 2-mile will receive a $25 gift certificate. For the second and third place finishers in each race, $15 Fleet Feet gift certificates will be awarded. Also, the Top Kid (age 14 and under, one per distance) will receive a $25 gift certificate.