SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (8:30 A.M.) - 10th "BUZZ" MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K, & KID’S MILE:
These events will be on the grounds of Camp Roberts north of San Miguel with pre-entry fees of $15 for the kid’s mile for ages 11 & under, $20 for the 5K, and $40 for the half & full marathons (increases to $20/25/$55 after the February 1 deadline). This includes a T-shirt and medals to the winners in each age group. Walkers start at 6:30 AM, full and half marathon runners at 8:30, the 5K is at 8:45, and the youth race begins at 9:30. Other activities include a barbeque at the finish and a drawing for door prizes. These races serve as a fundraiser for Lillian Larsen School athletic programs and are directed by Eileen Rogers, Lillian Larsen School, 1601 "L" Street, San Miguel, 93451, 238-6749 (H), 467-3216 (school), hornetqueen93451@buzzmarathon.org, web site = www.buzzmarathon.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:30 A.M.) - MONTANA DE ORO TRAIL RUNS (8K, 12K, 25K, & 50K):
This is part of the Pacific Coast Trail series of runs designed to provide quality trail running experiences. Check-in, the start, and the finish are at Spooner’s Cove. All courses are hilly ones on trails through the park. Entry fees vary with the distance and are $25 for the 8K, $30 for the 12K, $40 for the 25K, & $55 for the 50K by February 1, add $5 to each fee after that on a space available basis, and add $15 on race day. There are T-shirts to all entrants, refreshments, and awards to the first male and female to finish. All runners are timed although the emphasis is primarily non-competitive. Check the web site at www.pctrailruns.com to register.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (9:00 A.M.) - 9th CHAINS OF LOVE 5K, 10K, & 15K (at Cal Poly):
The Chains of Love 5K, 10K, & 15K, is brought to you by the Cal Poly Triathlon Team. Run as an individual or in the couple’s division (couples must finish together). The race starts in front of the Cal Poly Heath Center and all courses tour the hills of the Cal Poly campus. First place in each age group (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, & 50+) will win a gift certificate to a local restaurant, second and third place will win a race mug, and all participants receive a race shirt. To register, go to www.active.com and search for Chains of Love. Entry fees for the 5K are $15 for students, $25 for non-students and $30 for couples; fees for the 10K are $20/30/35; fees for the 15K are $30/35/45, add $5 to each after the January 1 deadline. Get more information from their web site www.calpolytriathlon.com. Registration fees will help send the Cal Poly Triathlon team to the Collegiate Triathlon Nationals. Directed by Anna Flaherty.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7 (9:00 A.M.) - SAN LUIS MOUNTAIN RUN (Laguna Lake Park):
This rugged trail race goes along the ancient volcanic peak Cerro San Luis. The 6.2-mile course is speckled with challenging single track, fire road, and double track trails. With an elevation gain of over 1,000 feet, this 10K is set against Laguna Lake with dramatic views of the coastal range and an overlook of downtown San Luis Obispo. Proceeds benefit San Luis Obispo County's Special Olympics. Entry fees are $35 ($30 for students), add $10 for day of race registration. The fee includes awards in 11 age categories, an event T-shirt, refreshments, raffle, and a race clinic on March 6. There will also be prizes for the top male and female finishers. This year’s race is part of Trail Runner Magazine’s Trophy Series. For more information and to register, visit www.slomountainrun.com or contact Nimble Creative LLC, 1313 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401, 546-8077, racing@slomountainrun.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13 (8:00 A.M.) - 12TH HARES & HOUNDS 5K AND YOUTH RACES:
This race will return to Atascadero Lake Park with the start and finish at the Park Pavilion. The 5K will be at 8:00 AM followed by a youth mile for ages 12 & under at 8:45 AM and a half mile, also for ages 12 & under, at 9:00 with the awards ceremony scheduled for 9:30. The entry fees for the 5K are $20 ($30 with a T-shirt) by March 6 and $25/$35 after that, $5 ($15 with shirt) for the kids race any time. Awards are three deep in 14 age divisions for the 5K with prize money to the top three overall men and women while all finishers in the kids races will receive medals. There will also be refreshments and lots of raffle prizes (must be present to win). The event is a fundraiser for the Greyhound Athletic Foundation which supports the athletic programs at Atascadero HS. The race director is Robyn Schmidt, K-Man Cycle & Run, 9530 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 93422, HHRaceDirector@teamkman.org. Register through links at www.teamkman.org or www.active.com.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010 (8:00 A.M.) - 14th WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & 5K:
The race will start and finish at River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa, 800 Clubhouse Drive, just off Highway 46 a few miles east of Paso Robles. The course takes you over rolling hills, through picturesque vineyards, and along the Salinas River. After the race, enjoy breakfast, music, a raffle, and the awards ceremony. All runners receive a race T-shirt and both male and female first place race winners of the half marathon win their weight in wine. Special awards to the first 100 half marathon finishers and awards to the top three in each of 13 age groups. The half marathon begins first with the walk at 7:15 and the run at 8:00, followed by the 5K at 8:15, and then the kid’s Grape Stomp half mile for ages 10 & under at 9:00 AM. Entry fees are $50 for the half marathon, $30 for the 5K, and $15 for the kids race The race web site is www.winecountryruns.com, register at www.active.com, e-mail mcrundoc@digitalputty.com, or call 226-9911.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00 A.M.) - KENNEDY CLUB DOG JOG:
This race is open to runners and walkers with a limit of one dog per person. Please bring only dogs that are well behaved around other dogs and people. The 4K route is along the Salinas River trail and both 4K and 2K participants will receive a race day bandana and dog goodie bag. There is a $15 entry fee and the event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Parks-4-Pups. To make additional donations or to find out more about the organization, go to www.parks4pups.org. The event location is Kennedy Club Adventure, 500 South River Road, Paso Robles, 93446.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27 (9:00 A.M.) - 10TH DR. JOHN C. TRETTIN MEMORIAL 5K:
This race was established to honor the memory of Lompoc marathoner John Trettin who was killed in a bicycling accident in the summer of 2000. This race starts and finishes at Cabrillo High School, 4350 Constellation Road and will be held on the Cabrillo HS cross-country course located behind the school. Registration begins at 8:00 AM and is the day of the race only. Entry fees are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 18 & under, awards are three deep in eleven divisions with the overall male and female winners receiving plaques and race medallions going to the first 200 finishers. Contact Kent Yankee at 733-0754 for more information. Funds raised will go towards college scholarships for Lompoc area high school students.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 (8:30 A.M.) - 7TH MIRACLE MILES FOR KIDS 10K WALK/RUN:
Support foster and special needs children, youth, and their families by participating in the Miracle Miles for Kids 10K. Start at the base of Morro Rock and run along one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in California to the finish at the pier in Cayucos, The entry fee of $30 by March 17, $40 by April 11, and $50 after that and on race day includes a t-shirt, post-race barbeque, live music, children’s activities, vendor displays, and goody bag along with prizes in half a dozen age divisions. You can also form teams and raise pledges. Check out the website at www.fcni.org for complete race information. The event is sponsored by Family Care Network, 3765 South Higuera Street, #100, San Luis Obispo, 93401, register on-line at www.active.com, or call 781-3535. The race encourages walkers and had 1800 participants in 2009.
SATURDAY, MAY 8, (8:00 A.M.) - BULL CANYON 5K & 10K:
All events start at the Edwards Community Center, 800 North Panther Street, Santa Maria (East on Main Street from Highway 101, just north of Pioneer Valley High School). The 5K is a relatively flat out and back course while the 10K continues farther up Bull Canyon and has more hills. All events start at 8:00 AM. The cost is $20 for walkers and youth runners under 18 while adult runners pay $25 ($5 more on race day). Pre-registered runners/walkers are guaranteed a shirt, all finishers receive a medal, awards are 3 deep in 14 age groups, and plaques will be awarded to top 3 finishers in both races as well as to the top finisher in each major division. Register on line at www.active.com, go the race web site at www.bcrun.org, or get an entry form at the Santa Maria Recreation & Parks office, 615 South McClelland, Santa Maria, 93454. Ken George, 928-3781, Ext. 194, kgeorge@hancockcollege.edu. This race has been growing every year and this year will feature chip timing. It is a Law Enforcement Torch Run with proceeds going to benefit Special Olympics.
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