NORWICH – It’s not too late to register for the inaugural Chobani Chamber Challenge 5k Run/Walk, according to event coordinators, which will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday from West Park.

According to Jill Eddy, who heads up Commerce Chenango’s programs and special events, those interested in participating still have an opportunity to do so, through 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The goal? To raise money for scholarships that will benefit Chenango County students.

Registration, she added, is $20 for students, 18 and younger, and $25 for adults.

To date, Commerce Chenango – partnered with Chobani Greek Yogurt – has signed up more than 150 people for the challenge, a good sign for an event that’s expected to become an annual occurrence, especially when you consider the chamber’s goal was to register at least 125 people.

“It’s very important,” said Eddy of the scholarship money the chamber hopes to raise. “One of the biggest concerns our members have is that we can’t retain the youth in Chenango County. Hopefully they appreciate where [the money] is coming from and consider returning to the area after graduating college.”