Sparta - Hundreds of runners and walkers from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are expected to take part in the eighth annual Main Street 5K Run and Business Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at the Sparta Athletic Club, 115 Sparta Ave., Sparta. Proceeds from the day’s activities will benefit Pass It Along. In addition to the 5K run and business expo, activities will include a silent auction, food, music, door prizes, activities for children and adults, petting zoo and pony rides, and complimentary massages. The community event is expected to attract over 700 runners and walkers and as many spectators and families, according to Andy Ball, race director and club manager. All runners and walkers will receive “the best goodie bag ever,” said Ball. Participants should bring a change of clothes and are welcome to stay for the other activities. A course map, race, sponsor and volunteer applications, and information can be found on line by clicking on the “5K” button at MainStreetEvents.org. Sponsoring companies include Clear Channel Communications, Stop and Shop, Pfizer; Lakeland Bank, American Home Mortgage, Eastern Propane, Saint Clare’s Physical Therapy Services, The Printing Center, North Jersey Portable Toilets and Villa Capri II Restaurant. For information on sponsorship, expo opportunity and volunteering, call 973-726-6218 or send e-mail to Faye@MainStreetEvents.org. Cheerleaders, musicians, boy and girl scouts, town criers, food servers, race course and parking referees are welcome.