Runners and walkers of all ages are wanted for the Annual “Long Beach 5K/10K Grunion Run & Walk” and “Kids’ Half Mile for Charity” on Saturday, Aug. 25. The proceeds benefit the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Team and the Belmont Shore Tot Lot renovation.
The 5K and 10K will begin and end at the Belmont Olympic Pool located at 1 Bennett Avenue in Long Beach, just two blocks east of the Belmont Veteran’s Pier. The 5K and 10K will start concurrently at 9 a.m. and the Half Mile kids’ fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The very flat “out-and-back” course on the scenic beach bike path will first head east toward the Granada Avenue Boat Launch Ramp where runners will then make a U-turn and head toward the Queen Mary and downtown Long Beach. The 5K turnaround will be near the Junipero Avenue parking lot and the 10K turnaround will be near Shoreline Village.
“This run is all about having a good time and raising money for local youth, animals and environmental causes,” said event organizer Justin Rudd in a press release.
The entry fee for the 5K and 10K is $20 before Aug. 19, $25 during the week of the race, and $30 on race day. For the Kids’ Half Mile run, the cost is $10 before Aug. 19, $15 the week of the race, and $20 on race day. Only cash is accepted on race day.
Registration forms are available on 2nd Street at Runners’ High and the Belmont Athletic Club. Forms are also available online at www.active.com or www.GrunionRun.com.
For more information about the race, contact Justin Rudd at (562) 439-3316.
