The 10th Annual Crystal Run will be held in downtown Okemah on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. A major fundraiser for the Chrystal Theatre, this year’s run will be dedicated to the memory of Luna Rose Burnett, who was instrumental in renovating and revitalizing the Crystal Theatre. Last year’s event threw over 200 participants from five states and funds raised have been used to maintain the theatre and assist in day-to-day operating costs. “This year’s run will be dedicated to a person whom, without her leadership and diligence, there would be no Crystal Theatre. Luna Rose Burnett saw the vision of preserving our small town heritage and put forth great effort to ensure the Crystal would be around for future generations. I hope everyone will come out and support the run and honor our good friend, Luna,” Tessa Russell, Crystal Run organizer, said. Built in 1921 as a Vaudeville theatre, the Crystal Theatre was remodeled in 1931 and was inspired by Tulsa’s Ritz Theatre with floating clouds, twinkling stars, stained glass lights and cut-velvet upholstered seats. With its balcony and orchestra pit, the Crystal Theatre is one of very few historical theatres left in Oklahoma. The theatre has been recently remodeled and returned to its former glory and is being operated as a modern movie theatre, showing first run films five nights per week. Prior to the 5K run, a 1K run will be held with participants in both events to receive a t-shirt and a goodie bag. Entrants are welcome to run, jog or walk. “Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, regardlness of conditioning or athletic abilities,” Russell said. The 5K run is a timed event on a certified course. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. The business or organization with the most entries will receive a plaque. A Fun Run begins at 11 a.m. and the 5K begins at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Crystal Theatre at 401 W. Broadway. For more information, contact Russell by email at: tessjrussell@icloud.com or visit www.crystal5krun.weebly.com.Registration can be made online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/OK/Okemah/Crystal5KRun.Forms for registration are available and can be dropped off at Citizens State Bank at 402 W. Broadway in Okemah.