The annual April Sorensen Memorial Half Marathon is this Saturday, carrying on a tradition of  running in memory of the Albert Lea High School graduate.

Sorensen was murdered in her Rochester home in 2007. Sorensen’s family decided to put together this marathon to memorialize her as she loved athletics and running.

This year’s race starts at 7:30 a.m. from the Albert Lea Country Inn & Suites, 2214 E. Main St. The marathon heads towards Hayward.

No bikes, rollerblades, pets or strollers are allowed. However, walkmans and MP3 players are allowed this year.

The marathon is open to all men and women who are trained for a 13.1-mile foot race. Race officials may disqualify any runner for inappropriate behavior.

Runners who need medical assistance will be removed from the race after estimation by medical staff.

The race course closes at 11 a.m.

Race day registration is allowed and is $60 for individuals and $120 for relay teams. Otherwise, entry forms may be obtained on the marathon’s website at http://www.livelaughloverun.com.

Packets can be picked up at Country Inn & Suites from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday or from 6 to 6:45 a.m. the day of the race.

 

Friday

• The Albert Lea High School Hall of Fame banquet will start at 5:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club, 2200 W. Ninth St. There will be a social hour, silent auction, meal and inductions.

• Enjoy a Pelican Breeze II pizza cruise leaving at 6 p.m. from Frank Hall Park. Reservations must be made by 4 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Call 507-383-7273 to reserve your spot.

• The New Richland Farm and City Days Little Miss and Mister Pageant will be at 6:30 p.m. at the New Richland City Hall.

• Cristiano Rizzotto, a native of Rio de Janeiro, will give a concert at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 301 W. Clark St., free of charge.

• The Killer Hayseeds will perform at 8 p.m. on North Mill Street in Lake Mills.

 

Saturday

• Find something new at the citywide rummage sales all day in Hayward.

• A softball tournament will be going on all day in Hayward.

• The July Jubilee 5-kilometer run begins at 7 a.m. from Stutzman Physical Therapy in Lake Mills.

• Get some fresh produce, baked goods and more at the Albert Lea Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon at the Northbridge Mall parking lot, 2510 Bridge Ave.

• The Festival of Farms begins at 9:30 a.m. in Hollandale.

• The Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club, 2200 W. Ninth St. It will be a four-person best shot golf tournament with prizes and food. Cost is $75.

• Enjoy some yoga with Free Sample Saturdays Yoga in the Park. Meet at the Edgewater Park bandshell at 10 a.m.

• The July Jubilee Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. in the streets of Lake Mills.

• The Hayward Days Car and Bike Show is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hayward.

• Tee it Up for Campers Golf Tournament for True Friends begins at 11 a.m. at the Oak View Golf Course, 25177 665th Ave., Alden.

• The Mat Felt & Dillon Gordon Run departs at 11 a.m. from the Albert Lea Eagles Club, 205 W. William St.

• The 3-on-3 basketball contest begins at noon in Lake Mills.

• The fire department waterfall fight begins at 12:30 p.m. on North Mill Street in Lake Mills.

• The Hayward Days mud bog races begin at 5 p.m. in Hayward.

• The Farm and City Days Parade begins at 5 p.m. in the streets of New Richland.

• Listen to some gospel music at the Soul Fest Gospel concert and picnic, beginning at 5 p.m. at 822 S. Broadway.

 

Sunday

• Enjoy pancakes, sausage, potatoes, scrambled eggs with or without ham, a fruit cup, juice, milk and coffee at the Albert Lea American Legion’s Sunday breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the legion, 142 N. Broadway. Cost is $7.

• A community worship service will be held 10 to 11 a.m. at 822 S. Broadway. The service is sponsored by the Albert Lea Salvation Army and Grace Christian Church.

• A radio-controlled air show begins at 10 a.m. at the Lake Mills airport.

• Enjoy an afternoon on the lake with the Pelican Breeze II public cruise. The boat leaves from Frank Hall Park at 1:30 p.m. Be at the park by 1:15 p.m. Cost is $10. There must be at least 10 passengers for the cruise to sail.