The City of Redmond will celebrate Great Day of Play on Friday, Aug. 23, at the Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St.

“For families who value health, fitness, recreation and bringing ‘play’ to their lives, this is a great event,” said City of Redmond parks and recreation event and marketing administrator Lisa Rhodes.

Boys and girls in grades 3-8 can hoop it up with the 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament. The tournament will run from about 2-7 p.m. Games will be played outdoors rain or shine, at the Redmond City Hall campus. Teams are limited to a maximum of four players; the team entry fee is $60. To enter, as individuals or as a team, register online at www.redmond.gov/econnect.

There will be a 5K run and walk along the paved Sammamish River Trail. Competitive and non-competitive racers will find the course flat, fast and family friendly. Prizes will be awarded in top categories. Onsite registration begins at 4 p.m. at Redmond City Hall Campus and the race starts at 6 p.m. The $30 pre-race entry fee expires Aug. 20 at noon. Onsite registration will be $35 and $15 for youth 15 and younger. To register, visit www.runsignup.com/greatday5K.

For additional information visit www.redmond.gov/play or call (425) 556-2300.