Saturday, April 13 is fast approaching as runners and walkers will descend upon Newton for the 7th Annual Iowa Speedway 8K “Where the Rubber Meets the Road.”  

“There is still plenty of time for everyone, from the novice to the elite, to sign up for the road race that begins and ends on the start/finish line of the Iowa Speedway,” said Melissa Butler, communications director for Progress Industries.

The $20 early registration closes on Feb. 15, but participants can register up until the day of the race for $35. After a winter filled with cold temperatures and snow, is there a better way to shake off spring fever?