By Anna Skinner

Many may find it more difficult to work out during the winter months, but Sheri Nichols, managing director of 131 Event Productions, tries to combat winter blues with the third annual Run4Love 5k on Feb. 13.

“As a community we try to help people not let winter win, so to speak, to get outside with their families and enjoy a fun day of doing something together,” Nichols said. “We also thought that Valentine’s Day is mostly about being with the people you care about and what better way than running? It’s a ‘run with the one you love’ kind of theme.”

To encourage family participation, there is a group discount with prices at $30 per person for groups of four or more instead of the normal $35.

At the 2015 event, 400 runners participated and Nichols expects to sell out this year. The capacity is 700 runners, but based on current registration pace, she said she expects to almost double the participation from last year.

“We are currently over 400 right now and most people sign up the last two weeks of the event,” she said.

Despite whatever the weather decides, Nichols said the race will most likely still be run. The Fishers Police Department will work with Nichols on race day to assess inclement weather conditions.

“The past two years have been horrible with weather — the first year was 9 degrees and people still came out,” Nichols said. “Last year the wind chill was crazy and everyone was out. We will still have it unless the conditions are extremely dangerous or unsuitable for the runners.”

Brownies and chocolate bars will be handed out, and healthier post-race food like oranges and bananas will also be available.

Every runner who signs up receives a T-shirt. To sign up or learn more, visit run4love5k.com.