Operation Fuel will hold its first 5k run/walk, Burn Calories for Fuel, on Saturday April 10 at the Metropolitan Learning Center in Bloomfield. The race will help Connecticut families who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

Operation Fuel's Executive Director Patrica Wrice says, "We want everyone to come out to run or walk for Operation Fuel and to raise awareness of the home energy affordability crisis that affects one out of every five CT households. These are our neighbors who are in crisis...many with young children or are senior citizens on a fixed income."

Early registration is $25 for adults and $20 for students, after April 6 registration is $30 for adults and $25 for students.

The 5K will start at 9 am on April 10th at the Metropolitan Learning Center on 1551 Blue Hills Avenue in Bloomfield. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. Post race food and beverages will be provided by the Wood-n-Tap Restaurant.

For more information and to register go to http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/foundationnew.html.