The Pair Up 4 a Purpose 4K Run/Walk will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 on Iowa State’s Central Campus.

Pair Up 4 a Purpose is organized by the Youth & Shelter Services’ Great Relationships in Pairs mentoring program, which pairs elementary- and middle school-aged children with adult mentors who meet once a week to develop long-term friendships.

Registration will be $25 for singles and $40 for pairs. Go to www.yss.org and click on events to register in advance. Day-of registration begins at noon.

Panera Bread will provide refreshments and a raffle for door prizes will be available. Cy the Mascot will be in attendance to help participants warm up before the race.

Participants who register as a pair can run the race together or as a relay exchange and are encouraged to dress up as famous pairs. The best dressed pair will win a prize.

An awards ceremony will follow the race at about 2 p.m.

Sponsors include Panera Bread, Alpha Copies, ISU Greek Week, Great Western Bank, the Sigler Company, McFarland Clinic PC, Greater Iowa Credit Union and Wilson Cadillac Toyota Scion of Ames.

In addition to the GRIP program, Youth & Shelter Services also provides prevention, education, treatment and residential services to those in need.