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SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 Spanos Track and Field Stadium, UC San Diego USATF sanctioned race. All proceeds support UC San Diego student scholarships.

Run or walk the Triton 5K, a USATF sanctioned 3.1 mile adventure through the beautiful UC San Diego campus. Spanos Track and Field Stadium. Festival highlights include: • LIVE music • Fun Zone with jumpies, jousting and more • Hands-on activities for children of all ages • FREE and open to the public

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[ A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER ] The summer months are upon us and the event schedule is in full swing in Southern California. There are no shortage of races to chose from - we currently feature a combination over 600 running, cycling and multi-sport events on our race calendar in 2015. Make sure to check out RACEPLACE.com to see the latest and greatest and also dive into our new lifestyle categories

NutritionPlace, TrainingPlace and Babbittville. We look forward to bringing you our new app later this summer, where you can find races on the go and even join our community to win free entries to your favorite events. Use #RACEPLACE when you race or train and we will reward your fitness with giveaways and discounts on events and gear. Happy training - see you at the races!

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PLAYING BIG BY BOB BABBIT T

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he was born in Nanjing, China and her right leg was burned off in a chemical fire before she was a year old. Her parents then abandoned her on the steps of a government orphanage where she spent the next seven years of her life living through hell. The children slept three and four to a bed, were routinely abused and were never allowed to venture outside. When she was adopted by a wonderful family from Michigan at the age of seven, Scout Bassett only weighed 22 pounds. But coming to the United States changed everything for the now 26 year old. She learned the English language quickly and was winning spelling bees within a year and a half of coming to this country. She found that there were amazing opportunities for people with disabilities through a San Diego based charity called the Challenged Athletes Foundation (www.challengedathletes.com) which I co-founded 21 years ago. Through CAF, Scout met and was mentored by a woman named Sarah Reinertsen who was also a single above knee amputee. “Sarah showed me that there are really no limits to what I can accomplish,” remembers Bassett. “Sarah was on the cover of ESPN Magazine and Runner’s World Magazine, won an ESPY Award, wrote a book and finished the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Sarah’s message was that I needed to set goals and then go out and accomplish them.” Scout received an academic scholarship to UCLA. After being exposed to the sport of triathlon, she ended up making the U.S. team that

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traveled to Beijing, China to participate in the ITU World Triathlon Championship. When she returned to China to race the triathlon, it was the first time she had been back there since her adoption. “That was an incredibly emotional experience for me,” says Scout. “It really made me appreciate how much my life has changed since coming to the U.S.” And her life continues to change. The Orange County resident realized that, while triathlon is great, running track is her true passion. She recently set an American record for her category at 200 meters, holds the world record at 400 meters and the goal now is to make the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field team and compete in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. If you ever get a chance to tour the CAF building in San Diego, there is a huge photo on the wall of two UCLA standouts, basketball legend Bill Walton, who stands close to seven feet tall, and Scout Bassett who is just a tad shorter. In the photo they are standing back –to- back and the copy above the image says it all: It’s not how big you are, it’s how big you play. At 4’9” and 82 pounds, Scout Bassett plays big every single day of her life. SEE YOU AT THE RACES!

BOB BABBITT | FUNKY DUDE Make sure to check out our website often since we are constantly adding fun new events. And please send me a note telling us how getting into training and racing has changed your life for the better. My email is bob@ raceplace.com . We’d love to share your stories with other members of the RACEPLACE family. Subscribe for free to Babbittville Radio on iTunes or check out the shows on Babbittville.com

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH May 2015 - #RPAOM

Pam Medhurst Pam started running in 1978 and hasn’t stopped yet! Marathons, half’s, tri’s, and now she she has even started placing in her masters division. Running, volunteering, and supporting local events Pam moves and grooves, seemingly effortless every day. The definition of a weekend warrior, competing on both Saturday’s and Sundays! As athlete of the month Pam will receive: • 1 free pair of shoes from Road Runner Sports • 1 free event entry to any event on the RACEPLACE Calendar

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How to Balance Your Energy Sources BY MATT FITZGERALD

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here are three main sources of metabolic energy (a.k.a. calories): carbohydrate, fat, and protein. Collectively, they are known as macronutrients. Each energy source encompasses various subtypes. For example, within the category of fats, there are unsaturated fats, saturated fats, essential fats (which are actually a subtype of unsaturated fats) and trans fats. One of the most basic questions you can ask about your diet is this: How should I balance my

Carbohydrate Total Carbs Added Sugars Fat Total Fat Essential Omega-3 Fats (EPA and DHA) Saturated Fat Trans Fat Protein Total protein

energy sources? Fortunately, there is no precise ratio of carbs, fat, and protein you need to maintain in order to maximize your health and fitness. You can be equally healthy and fit with a range of different macronutrient balances. On the other hand, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a case of anything goes. The following table summarizes current scientific guidelines on energy sources for endurance athletes. For more information, check out the expanded online version of this article here: [INSERT URL].

3-10 grams per kilogram you weigh per day, depending on how much you work out 25 grams per day or less 20-40 percent of total daily calories 1-3 grams per day No more than 10 percent of total daily calories As little as possible 1.2-1.4 grams per kilogram you weigh per day

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Event

Contact Information

Event Location

Event Description

May Harbor to Harbor

May 1 2015 6:00am

Project Athena Foundation - 619-322-4846 - Athena@ProjectAthena.org

Oceanside Harbor to San Diego Harbor 2033 San Elijo Avenue #310, Cardiff by the sea, CA, 92007

Join Project Athena’s Harbor to Harbor Adventure in support of women who have experienced cancer/medical setbacks. This is a 2 day, 50 mile urban adventure hike from Oceanside to San Diego Harbor. Register today www. ProjectAthena.org

Racing for the Pink 5k

May 2 2015 9:00am

Kas Gallucci - 760822-9989 - kas@ shadesofpinkfoundationca.org

Road Runner Sports San Diego 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA, 92111

Shades of Pink Foundation California and Road Runner Sports will host Shades of Pink Foundation California’s ﬁrst annual run/walk 5K fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Kearny Mesa near the Road Runner Sports location at 5553 Copley Drive. Participants will check in at 8:00am on race day and cross the start line at 9:00am for what is sure to be a positive, celebratory morning. https://roadrunnersports.fundly.com/shadesofpinkcalifornia

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San Diego County NAMI 5K Walk & Run

May 2, 2015 9:00am

NAMI San Diego (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - 760452-6652 - walk@ namisd.org

NTC Park at Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

Help replace the stigma of mental illness with understanding! 5K Walk & Timed Run with a 100-exhibitor resource fair, kids zone, veterans zone, live entertainment and more! Event proceeds fund NAMI’s support and education programs for families and individuals living with mental illness. http://www.namiwalks.org/sandiegocounty

Miracle Babies 5K

May 3 2015 8:00am

Maura ONeill 6192697047 - maura@sandyfeetevents. com

Embarcadero Marina Park South 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101

Join us for the Miracle Babies 7th Annual Run/Walk 5K on Sunday, May 3rd! Families from surrounding areas and participants of all levels will share in the accomplishment by completing a 5k around San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina Park (South Location) which raises funds for families with babies in the NICU. http://www.miraclebabies.org/2014/upcoming-events/miracle-babies-5k-2015/

6th annual Cinco de mayo 5 miler

May 5 2015 6:00pm

joe crosswhite - 7607233257 joecrosswhite983@ roadrunner.com

lake miramar scripps ranch , san diego , CA, 92121

This race beneﬁts the Mission vista high XC team. 1 loop @ lake miramar www.northcountyroadrunners.com

Girls on the Go Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

May 9 2015 7:00am

D. Adelman - 619491-0677 - deb@ headtotoewomensexpo.com

Mission Bay-San Diego 1775 East Mission Bay Drive , San Diego, CA, 92109

Calling all girlfriend brigades! Race along the shores of Mission Bay on Mother’s Day weekend. A girlicious medal and stylish t await you. 13.1,10k & 5k run-walk. http://www.headtotoewomensexpo.com/

5K Fun Run Fundraiser and Day of Service

May 9 2015 8:00am

Tyler Garns - sehscouttroop609@ gmail.com

San Elijo Park - Upper Field 1105 Elﬁn Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA, 92078

Come join us for the ﬁrst annual 5K Fun Run and Day of Service. This is a Boy Scouts sponsored activity to raise funds to support our local Boy Scouts of America San Elijo Hills Troop 609. http://www.sanelijo5k.com/

Treasure Runs (5k / 10k / 20k)

May 10 2015 7:30am

Roger Drews - production@rammsports. com

Mission Beach, San Diego 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA, 92109

The Treasure runs (5k, 10k or 20k) are flat & fast on the hard pack sands of Mission & Pacific beach at low-tide! Entrants can participate in our post-race treasure hunt with a chance to find real pure silver and gold coins, money & prizes! Join us for the tunes of the “Blue Rockit Band” & great beach views! Each event is chip-timed. http://www.treasureruns.com

Mission Valley Sunset Rotary’s Mother’s Day Run in San Diego

May 10 2015 8:30am

Sinan Debre - sinan. debre@yahoo.com

De Anza Cove 3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA, 92109

Mission Valley Sunset Rotary hosts our third Mother’s Day Run on Sunday May 10, 2015, with proceeds beneﬁting the San Diego Rescue Mission! Treat Mom to a morning of exercise and beautiful views at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay. http://www.sdmothersdayrun.com

San Diego Mother’s Day Run

May 10 2015 7:00am

Sinan Debre - 858344-7570 - info@ waciadigital.com

Mission Bay, De Anza Cove 3000 North Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109

Join Mission Valley Sunset Rotary for our third Mother’s Day Run on Sunday, May 10, beneﬁting San Diego Rescue Mission! This is a fun and healthy way to kick-off Mother’s Day for the whole family. Treat Mom to a morning of exercise and beautiful views at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay. This is a great run for anyone from elite runners to casual walkers! The run is beneﬁting San Diego Rescue Mission who is dedicated to providing support for the needs of homeless men, women, and children in San Diego. They provide rehabilitation to create better lives for San Diego’s homeless, their families, and the community as a whole. http://www.sdmothersdayrun.com/

Running/ Walking San Diego Science Fest 5K

May 16 2015 8:00am

Maura O’Neill - 619269-7047 - maura@ sandyfeetevents.com

Crown Point Shores 1759-1799 Moorland Drive , San Diego, CA, 92109

Join us for a fun day by the bay at Crown Point shores. Proceeds from the race and festival support Science Delivered!, a nonproﬁt which brings science enrichment to elementary school students throughout San Diego. For more information about Science Delivered!, please visit www.science-delivered.org.

Jurassic Classic Mud Run

May 16 2015 9:00am

Michele Fox - friendsdonate@gmail.com

Diamond Valley Lake Community Park 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet, CA, 92543

CONQUER THE CLASSIC RUN, CRAWL & SLIDE THROUGH 5K OF AWESOMENESS The Jurassic Classic Mud Run is not just a 5K ﬁlled with Mud Pits and Obstacles, it’s an adventure course designed to challenge you while you have a blast with your family and friends. At the Jurassic Classic, it’s not about winning...it’s about conquering the beast! http://www.runforthemud.com

XTERRA Malibu Creek Trail Run

May 16 2015 7:30am

Brennan Lindner 310-821-7898 - info@ genericevents.com

Malibu Creek State Park 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302

Race #8 of the XTERRA SoCal takes place at the breathtaking Malibu Creek State Park. This is the Grand Mama event – the 22k goes up Bulldog (oh so fun), but what follows is some of the most amazing scenery in Malibu. The 6k is a great introductory trail run with single track and ﬁreroad trails. http://trailrace.com

Chula Vista Community Fun Run presented by Aquatica

May 16 2015 8:00am

Tim Farmer - 619409-5966 - tfarmer@ chulavistaca.gov

Chula Vista Olympic Training Center 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA, 91915

This family-friendly event is held at the beautiful U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. The 5K course takes you through the Olympic Village. This event is fun for the whole family. Strollers and doggies are welcome! chulavistaca.gov/goto/funrun

Navy’s 29th Bay Bridge Run/Walk

May 17 2015 8:00am

WB Productions Registration Company - 858-848-5786 bridgerun@y-events. com

San Diego to Coronado 1 Park Blvd. , San Diego, CA, 92101

CONQUER THE BRIDGE! Register today for the Navy’s 29th Annual Bay Bridge Run/ Walk on Sunday, May 17, 2015! This annual Navy-hosted event includes the public in raising money for the Navy’s Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. MWR provides Quality of Life programs for our 500,000+ active duty and retired military, reservists, their family members and civilian employees who make up our San Diego Military Family. This unique 4-mile run/walk has a one of a kind spectacular panoramic view as participants make their way to Coronado’s beautiful Tidelands Park from downtown San Diego over the Coronado Bay Bridge. During the ﬁnish line celebration, runners receive a commemorative event shirt and complimentary transportation back to downtown. See you on the bridge! navylifesw.com/bridgerun/

Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1K Run

May 25 2015 8:00am

Kimberle Austin - 951-444-1880 Kimberle@made2bﬁt. com

Temecula, CA 28582 Harveston Drive, Temecula , CA, 92591

This favorite Memorial Day running event takes place in the beautiful Harveston Community in Temecula, CA. This ﬂat, out and back course winds around Harveston parks, lakes and beautiful homes. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to come out and enjoy the Memorial Day festivities! With a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 miles) and a Kid’s Run (1 Mile), there is something for everyone! www.runmemorialday5k.com

May 25 2015

Wade Hilderbrand eodwarrior5k@gmail. com

NTC Park 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106

Come and join the Southern California Explosive Ordnance Disposal community as we run this scenic waterfront course in historic NTC Park. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the EOD Warrior Foundation, a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to helping EOD technicians and their families overcome the challenges they face after an injury or loss. This years event will feature: a 5k run/walk, a Junior EOD Warrior 1k, chip timing, a stroller division, t-shirts for 5k participants, overall and age group awards, a beer garden, food trucks, a silent auction and more. Watch EOD Warriors run in the EOD bomb suit, a 75 lb modern day suit of armor designed to protect EOD Technicians from explosions, and compete in a relay race like no other! Cheer them on as they ﬁght for bragging rights! eodwarrior5k.org/

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Miles for Music 5K

May 30 2015 8:00am

Randall Sjoblom 619-252-3347 - milesformusic5k.lima@ gmail.com

Mission Trails Regional Park SR 52 and Mast Boulevard, Santee, CA, 92071

This exciting 5K race through Mission Trails will raise money for the Lewis Middle School Music Dept. You will race by ﬁelds, hills, a river, and the Old Mission Dam. Whether for victory or enjoyment, this race will challenge. milesformusic5k.blogspot.com

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Running/ Walking San Diego Live Well San Diego 5K Pg. 20

May 30 2015

Kelsey McConville - 8588360133 kelsey@ismsports. net

NTC Park Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Road , San Diego, CA, 92106

Join former Chargers player, Nick Hardwick, as we bring together the San Diego community to create awareness of the countywide Live Well San Diego vision for a healthy, safe, and thriving region. This will be a fun, family-friendly event for all ages, including a kids fun zone. Whether you run competitively or love walking with friends, this is a fun way to get some exercise and support a great cause! livewellsd5k.com/

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon San Diego

May 31 2015 6:15am

Competitor Group - (800) 311-1255 info@competitor.com

San Diego 6th Avenue & Quince Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

Music every mile makes up the heart and “sole” of this event. Live San Diego bands will be performing a variety of music from alternative to classic rock, punk, funk and blues to jazz it up. The bands will keep the course pulsating as runners rock their way from start to ﬁnish! runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego

No One Left Behind L2881 5K Run/ Walk

May 31 2015 7:00am

Liz Brown - 909-8310613 - paraﬁrelizzy@ aol.com

Yucaipa CA Fire Station #2 32664 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA, 92405

5K Run/Walk through the beautiful City of Yucaipa. Start and Finish lines are located at Fire Station 2 at 32664 Yucaipa Blvd.The race course is challenging enough for the race enthusiast and a great beginner run a race novice. Any group is welcome to show up as a team and race but registration will be individual. A Pancake breakfast provided at the end of the race is included in the price so bring your family and enjoy engine displays to close out a great morning supporting a worthy cause. Pancake breakfast for non-participants is $3.00. Registration starts at 7am and race begins at 8am. Race price includes pancake breakfast, race medal, T-shirt and goody bag. This race beneﬁts the Fireﬁghter Cancer Support Network and CAL FIRE Local 2881 Benevolent Foundation. Come join us for a great event for a great cause!!

June 6 2015 7:00am

Darren McKay - 909241-4527 - dmckay@ hemetusd.org

Idyllwild, CA P.O. Box 1201, Idyllwild, CA, 92549

Make a special weekend by joining us for a picturesque run or walk through scenic courses in the mountain village of Idyllwild, just a short 2 hour drive from the Los Angeles area. idyllwildrace.com

June 6th 2015

Lauren Manalo - triton5k@ucsd.edu

9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093

Run or walk the Triton 5K, a USATF sanctioned 3.1 mile adventure through the heart of the UC San Diego campus. Bring your friends and family to the festival after the race featuring live music, hands-on activities for children of all ages, Junior Triton Run for kids 12 and under, Fun Zone, beer garden and more! Festival is free and open to the public.http://5k.ucsd.edu/

World Famous Mud Run Pg. 52

June 6 2015 8:10am

Semper Fit Division Race Ofﬁce (760) 725-RACE - info@hardcorpsraceseries.com

Lake O’Neill MCB Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA, 92055

How HARD CORPS are you? Test yourself against ﬁfteen obstacles including combat town and slippery hill and ﬁnish at the muddiest pit in the world! www.mccscp.com/mudrun

San Diego on the Run 5K Walk/Run Presented by Ralphs & Food 4 Less, beneﬁtting the San Diego Blood Bank Pg. 32

June 7 2015 7:00am

Claudine Van Gonka - 619-400-8176 foundation@sandiegobloodbank.org

Embarcadero Marina Park North 849 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101

Beautiful day at the Bay! Enjoy a free lunch from Subway, beer garden sponsored by Stone Brewing Co. a “family fun zone”, music & more. Prizes awarded for fundraising and largest teams. sandiegobloodbank.org/events/5k-walk-run-2015/

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #1

June 10 2015 5:00pm

Jim McCarthy - 858573-1500 - gimimac@ sbcglobal.net

University City High School 6949 Genesee ave, San Diego, CA, 92122

The 4 event Summer Nights Track series is back! Join us for a variety of track and ﬁeld events at local area high schools with modern track and ﬁeld facilities! First 200 registrants receive a souvenir! Open to all ability levels and ages! Preevent registration at: www.directathletics.com for $5/event or event day for $7/event summernightstrack.com

2015 LT 5k presented by EDCO and One-mile Kids Fun Run Pg. 20

June 13 2015

Kelsey MCconville - 858-836-0133 kelsey@ismsports. net

NTC Park Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Road , San Diego, CA, 92106

The 3rd annual LaDainian Tomlinson 5k presented by EDCO and One-mile Kids Fun Run will bring together celebrities and the San Diego community to walk/ run along the water in NTC Park in beautiful Point Loma to raise money for the Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation. lt5k.com/

June Idyllwild 5K and 10K run and ﬁtness walk

Triton 5K and Festival Pg. 2

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Running/ Walking San Diego Wild Horse Trail half Marathon & 10K

June 14 2015 7:00am

Victor Runco - Drrunco@sdri.net

Otay Lakes County Park - Boat Launch 2234 Wueste Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91915

The Wildhorse Trail Half Marathon and 10K is brought to you by Dirt Devil Racing.com and is the second in the Half Marathon and Progressive Race Series. Being one of four trail half marathons (and probably the friendliest course), Wildhorse promises to deliver the ultimate in a trail running experience. If you plan to do the series, do NOT miss this second race! (If you do NOT plan to do the series … this is still one of the best Half Marathon courses we offer. It sold out last year, and we expect the same this year! The Wild Horse 10K is ﬂat and fast with mostly lake view single track technical trail. All runner receive a custom medal, technical fabric moisture wicking race logo shirt and logo pint glass. dirtdevilracing.com/2015-racing-schedule/2014-wild-horsetrail-half-marathon/

Disco Fever 5k

June 14 2015 7:30am

Kristen - info@ discofever5k.com

Downtown San Diego 500 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101

Grab your bell bottoms, your wig and your boogie running shoes and join us for a Disco Fever fun time in downtown San Diego. Race beneﬁts Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. discofever5k.com

17th annual buena vista 3 mile raceJim and Joes excellent adventure

June 17 2015 6:30pm

joe crosswhite - 7607233257 joecrosswhite983@ roadrunner.com

buena vista park sycamore ave , vista , CA, 92084

This race beneﬁts Mission vista high XC team 3mile combo trail race www.northcountyroadrunners.com

Bonita 5K & Junior 1K

June 20 2015 7:30am

Marina Field - 619397-8530 - marina.l. ﬁeld@gmail.com

Rohr Park, Lot C 4548 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA, 91902

Join us for the 31st Annual Bonita 5K and Junior 1K! It is a great fast and flat course and USATF certified. The race will be chip timed and will have lots of fun events at the finish! Register on ACTIVE.com

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #2

June 24 2015 5:00pm

Sean Stevenson - 858-573-1500 ss1642@yahoo.com

Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Dr, San Diego, CA, 92117

The USATF Sanctioned four event Summer Nights Track series is back! Join us for a variety of track and ﬁeld events at local area high schools with modern track and ﬁeld facilities! First 200 registrants receive a souvenir! Open to all ability levels and ages! Pre-event registration at: www. directathletics.com for $5/event or event day for $7/event summernightstrack.com

July 4 2015 7:00am

Easy Day Sports contact@easydaysports.com

Coronado Tidelands Park 2000 Mullinex Drive , Coronado, CA, 92118

A Patriotic Run to Celebrate America! http://crowncityrun.com/ Come run 7.4 miles (12K) on July 4th! Run the streets of Coronado and then stay for the largest 4th of July Parade on the west coast after the event. There is also a 5K and 1/2 mile kids run. This race is in it’s 41st year!! runcoronado.com/

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #3

July 8 2015 5:00pm

Sheila Burrell - 858573-1500 - sburrell@ mail.sdsu.edu

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile dr, San Diego, CA, 92182

12th annual Bake at the lake 4 mile trail race

July 11 2015 7:30am

joe crosswhite - 7607233257 joecrosswhite983@ roadrunner.com

lake hodges lake drive , escondido, CA, 92027

This race beneﬁts MVHS xc team awards 14 divisions, 5 year age groups 3 deep northcountyroadrunners.com

July 18 2015

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University Avenue at Centre Street.

Restrooms: Portable restrooms are available at Registration staging area. Water will be served at the start, the ﬁnish and at one location on the course. After you cross the ﬁnish line, treat yourself to some delicious goodies

July 22 2015 5:00pm

Tim Latham - 858573-1500 - robert. latham@sweetwaterschools.com

Sweetwater High School 2900 Highland ave, Chula Vista , CA, 91950

July Crown City Classic - Coronado’s 4th of July 12K and 5K Run Event Spotlight - Pg. 28-29

Pride 5k Run/Walk Pg. 45

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #4

Love Run 5K

July 26 2015

Rachel Hiner 619.269.7047 - info@ sandyfeetevents.com

Embarcadero North 500 Ketner Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101

The Love Run has something for everyone! Join us for a love ﬁlled morning of fun, ﬁtness and surprises. Race also features: Scenic 5K run/walk course, Creative Finisher Medal, Meet & Mingle Mimosas, Date Night Giveaways, & Chip Timing loverun.rocks/

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Running/ Walking San Diego August Stairway to Heaven Half Marathon and 15K

August 16 2015 7:00am

Victor Runco - Drrunco@sdri.net

Mission Trails Regional Park Equestrian Center off Mast Blvd. 8525 GIBBS DRIVE suite 205, Santee, CA, 92072

Runners will follow the course markings through the grasslands until they begin to ascend a steep ¾ mile hill at mile 2 encountering their ﬁrst aid station at the top. After reaching the top, runners will wind down into the canyon on a combination of narrow single track and ﬁre road trails. After reaching the second aid station runners will descend into Suycott Wash making their way towards South Fortuna Mountain and the infamous “Stairway to Heaven.” When runners reach the stairway they will ascend up South Fortuna on steps that have been carved into the mountain. Once at the top their efforts are rewarded with spectacular views of the valley … and our own Dirt Devil Stairway Angel. dirtdevilracing.com/2015-racing-schedule/stairway-to-heaven-15k/

AFC Half Marathon Pg. 48

August 16 2015 7:00am

contact 760.692.2900 info@afchalf.com

Cabrillo National Monument to Balboa Park PO Box 81023, San Diego, CA, 92138

The 38th Annual America’s Finest City Half Marathon is run on a fast, scenic, point-to-point course. The race starts at the historic Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Loma with its world-renowned vistas of San Diego Bay and the Paciﬁc Ocean, follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embarcadero to the Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego and ﬁnishes in beautiful Balboa Park. www.afchalf.com/

10th annual Wild duck 5k

August 22 2015 8:00am

joe crosswhite - 7607233257 joecrosswhite983@ roadrunner.com

guajome regional park 3000 N santa fe road , oceanside/vista border , CA, 92057

This race beneﬁts the MVHS XC team , its the 1st race in the dirt dog series , 14 divisions, 5 year age groups 3 deep over $2500 in drawing prizes northcountyroadrunners.com

2015 End of Summer 4 Mile Run Pg. 49

August 23 2015

Kathy Loper Events

1025 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037

“Fast 4 Mile Course from La Jolla to Paciﬁc Beach Awards for Overall/ Masters Male and Female Awards for top 3 in each age division Live Music and Beer Garden at PB Bar & Grill (must have valid ID for 21 and over) http://www.kathyloperevents.com/endofsummer4m/”

Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K Run/ Walk

Sep 5 2015 9:00am

Jimi Partyka/Kevin Murphy - (757) 5156538/(757) 705-9618 - kevmurphy1@aol. com

NTC Park at Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

The 5th annual Spartyka WW 5K run/walk comes to NTC San Diego. We welcome all competitive/leisure runners/ walkers and folks with patriotic spirit to join us. Medals for all ﬁnishers. spartykawoundedwarrior.com

51st Annual Balboa 4 Mile Cross Country

Sep 5 2015 7:30am

Paul Baumhoefner - 619-200-4792 paulbaumhoefner@ gmail.com

Start & Finish just north of 6th & Laurel in Balboa Park 6th Ave & Quince Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

A challenging cross country race on trails, grass and sidewalks. Masters race 7:30am, Open race 8:20am. Olympic Quality Medals to 1st three ﬁnishers in each 5 year age division. Part of the Dirt Dog / USATF Club Championship Series.

Revel Big Cottonwood

Sep 12 2015 7:00am

Anna Ryan - 720467-2188 - Anna@ brooksee.com

Cottonwood Heights, Utah 265 E. Fort Union Boulevard , Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121

The Hoka One One Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half is very excited to announce its expansion into the REVEL Race Series! New REVEL races are scheduled in Denver and Los Angeles, with more locations to follow. These new races are modeled after the Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half and include beautiful canyons, fast Boston-qualifying courses, and an emphasis on runner experience with great customer service, top notch shirts, medals, free photos and videos, great food, and more. runrevel.com/bcm/info

31st Annual Self-Transcendence La Jolla Swim & Run

Sep 20 2015 7:00am

SCMT - 619-2800735 - vasudha@ ix.netcom.com

La Jolla Shores Beach 8302 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA, 92037

A classic San Diego event--sun, sand, and surf! 1-mile swim from La Jolla Cove to La Jolla Shores followed by 10K run along beach. Relays allowed. New for this year: 10K Run-only category. Sponsored by Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. us.srichinmoyraces.org/sandiego/swim-run

BootCamp Challenge

Sep 26 2015 9:00am

Kelley Sitar - info@ bootcampchallenge. com

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 3800 Chosin Ave , San Diego, CA, 92140

3 mile obstacle run with over 50 REAL obstacles used to make United States Marines, plus over 60 USMC Drill Instructors providing extra motivation throughout the race course. Compete as an individual, a team of three or a team of ﬁve. Run where Marines are Made! Visit our website for more information. bootcampchallenge.com/

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Running/ Walking San Diego October Surﬁng Madonna “Save the Ocean” 5K/10K & 10 Mile Beach Run/Walk

October 24 2015 12:30pm

Bob Nichols - 760846-5721 - bob@ surﬁngmadonna.org

Moonlight State Beach 400 B Street, Encinitas, CA, 92024

Most famous low tide beach run in the USA! Run alongside crashing waves & huge cliffs on the beautiful beaches of Encinitas. All entries include Race Shirt, Medal, After-Party. $13,500 PRIZE MONEY! surﬁngmadonnarun.org/

Celebration Run Pg. 51

November 1 2015 7:00am

Chaz Major - cmajor@celebrationrun. com

Bonita Cove 1100 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109

The celebration is back on November 1, 2015! Run the half marathon or 10K scenic, waterfront course that starts and finishes in Mission Bay’s beautiful Bonita Cove. Don’t miss a celebratory atmosphere complete with a finish on the sand, board short surfer guys and bikini clad ladies awarding you a finisher medal and a festive post race party. There’s also a Kids Fun Run so bring the whole family! celebrationrun.com/sandiego/

Silver Strand Half Marathon San Diego Pg. 38

November 15 2015 7:00am

Sarah Clinton - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Sunset Park to Imperial Beach Pier 101 Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118

1/2 Marathon is open to Runners and Walkers. 10 mile course is open to Runners, Walkers, Skaters, Hand cycles, and Wheelchairs. Run with the Paciﬁc Ocean on your right and the Bay on your left, from Coronado to Imperial Beach! kozevents.com

Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5K

November 26 2015 7:30am

Father Joe’s - 619446-2193 - events@ neighbor.org

Balboa Park 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101

“San Diego’s Best Turkey Trot!” The Best Way to start your Thanksgiving Day! All proceeds go to help your homeless neighbors in need—from children and families to adults and veterans. kozevents.com

December 5 2015 8:00am

Jackie Horton-Toft - 619-561-3277 - ladydogtrainer@hotmail. com

Cuyamaca College, Water Conservation Garden

900 Rancho San Diego Parkwa, EL Cajon, CA, 92019 acesfoundation.org

November

December Jingle Paws 5K and fun run

Running/ Walking SoCal May Miles That Matter Y Run 5K/10K and Kiddie Run

May 2 2015 8:00am

Jose Zavala - (626) 755-8489 - jose@ aztlanathletics.org

Hahamongna Watershed Park, Pasadena, CA 101 Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, 91011

Fun for the whole family, sign up for the Y Run to the bridge and beyond! Join us and support the South Pasadena San Marino YMCA in a 5K/10K. All proceeds support children, families, and individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford to participate in our programs. Whether participating in the 5K, 10K, or Kiddie Run, every stride counts toward achieve our goal! www.ymcala.org/yrun

Hero 5k & Kid’s Run

May 2 2015 9:00am

Sharlene Duzick - 661-253-3593 sharleneduzick@ ymcala.org

Heritage Park 24155 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA, 91355

Fly through the paseos of Valencia as your own Superhero. Come dressed up and run with your kids, your co-workers and friends! Get your own Hero Cape and ﬁnisher medal too when you register! ymcala.org/HeroRun

HOPE4Kids Festival and Run

May 2 2015 8:00am

Dawn Groom - dawnmgroom@gmail.com

Camarillo Community Center 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010

The HOPE4Kids Festival & Run is a community includes a 5k and 10k Run as well as a Kids 1 mile Fun Run, a FREE Kidzone with lots of fun activities, food trucks, vendor booths, a silent auction and various community performers. Monies raised by this event go directly to assist foster youth in Ventura County. hope4kids.myevent.com

Fool Moon 12/24 Hour Runs

May 2 2015

Nancy Shura-Dervin - 818-591-1862 foolmoonrun@yahoo. com

Lasky Mesa Crummer Ranch Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302

The race will be run on a 2-mile loop course featuring all the usual 24-hour race foods, custom race shirts, personalized ﬁnisher awards and camping/crew access to the race course. trailrunevents.com/

OC Marathon Half Marathon & 5k

May 3 2015 5:30am

OC Marathon - (949) 222-3327 - info@ ocmarathon.com

Newport Center 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach , CA, 92660

Join us May 3, 2015 on our beautiful course with a fantastic ﬁnish at OC Fair and Event Center. ocmarathon.com/

Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike

May 3 2015 8:00am

Marc Stirdivant - (818) 550-4405 VerdugoMts10K@ glendaleca.gov

Brand Park 1601 W. Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201

Conquer the Mountains in your own back yard! Free Pancake Breakfast. Free Tech tees to the ﬁrst 750 participants. 6.2 Miles. 1,735 feet of elevation gain. One Sunday you’ll never forget! runtheverdugos.com

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Running/ Walking SoCal Miles for Melanoma

May 3 2015 6:00am

Ryan Kugler - ryan@ a5events.com

Universal Studios Backlot 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, 91608

Join us for the 4th Annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk at Universal Studios! The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) invites you to join us for the 4th Annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk at Universal Studios! This family-friendly event has raised almost $800,000 for melanoma research, advocacy and education! events.melanoma.org

Wings For Life World Run

May 3 2015 4:00am

Wings For Life - wﬂsocal@gmail.com

Santa Clarita, CA 24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA, 91355

Wings for Life is a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Our mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injury. We fund world-class scientific research around the globe aimed at healing the injured spinal cord. The Wings For Life World Run is the only race where the finish line crosses you. Visit www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com for registration and more info!

The Chardonnay Run

May 3 2015

MESP, Inc - 818-7078866 - info@thechardonnayrun.com

Santa Monica Pier 1550 Paciﬁc Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

The Chardonnay Run™ is a national 5K wine racing series! We focus on serving up fun – not to mention wine and cheese – to participants looking to grab their friends, put on their running shoes & enjoy a glass of wine. thechardonnayrun.com

Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hie

May 3 2015

Marc Stirdivant - 8185504405 VerdugoMts10K@ glendaleca.gov

1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA, 91201

Conquer the Mountains in your own back yard! runtheverdugos.com

Cruise Across Camp 5K Fun Run/Kids’ Run

May 9 2015 8:00am

Kim Meidal - 6617246088 kmeidal@worldimpact.org

The Oaks Camp & Conference Center 18651 Pine Canyon Rd, Lake Hughes, CA, 93532

The Oaks Camp and Conference Center in Lake Hughes is hosting the fourth annual Cruise Across Camp 5K Fundraiser on May 9, 2015. The Oaks provides quality camps for underprivileged and inner-city children. The purpose of Cruise Across Camp is to raise funds to provide camper scholarships for kids who could not otherwise afford to attend camp. The course contains a combination of trails and roads, and provides beautiful views of the camp property and the Antelope Valley. This year some new elements will be offered along the course, including optional mud pits, color stations, and water soaking stations! Stay after the race for snacks, awards and a rafﬂe with some great freebies! cruiseacrosscamp.theoakscamp.org

Mother’s Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k

May 9 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Huntington Beach 17398 N Paciﬁc Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then with a scenic and beautiful run along the beach! Medals for everyone, FREE photos, affordable low cost, ﬂat and scenic course, walker friendly, and fun for the whole family! abetterworldrunning.com

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®

May 9 2015 10:00am

Cayla Wiener - ltecce@oxfordcommunications.com

Outlets at Tejon 5701 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy, Arvin, CA, 93203

Grab your friends and family for a fun way to support a serious cause. To kick off May’s Month of Mom Celebration, the Outlets at Tejon will be hosting a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® fundraising event in support of the DVC of Santa Clarita and the Bakersﬁeld Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. On Saturday, May 9th, we invite the men of our community to strap on a pair of pumps and literally walk in a woman’s shoes to take steps toward stopping domestic and sexual assault. eventbrite.com/e/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoesregistration-16334611262

Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon

May 9 2015 7:00am

Destination Races - 707-933-1769 raceinfo@destinationraces.com

3558 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA, 93460

Join Destination Races in Santa Barbara for your perfect half marathon! Santa Barbara and the adjoining Santa Ynez Valley offer the ideal destination for running and recreation combined with wine and culinary-themed activities over a long weekend. This scenic course runs from downtown Santa Ynez, through Los Olivos, into the famous Danish-settled town of Solvang. Post-race, mingle and celebrate in style at the Destination Races trademark Wine & Music Festival in Solvang Park. Form a team of six or more for the half marathon or enter the two-person relay. Warning: This race is habit forming and sells out early! destinationraces.com/runsb/

Mother’s Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

May 10 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

6335 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

It’s time to celebrate Mother’s Day!!! What a great way to start the day then with a scenic run or walk in a spectacular park!! FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, chip timing, very affordable low cost, group and children under 12 discounts, fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

@redbullLAX #WorldRun wingsforlifeworldrun.com

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Running/ Walking SoCal Malibu Adventure Games Pg. 13

May 16 2015

Generic Events - brennan@genericevents.com

Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Adventure Games is reaching out to the entire outdoor community in an effort to raise awareness and money for our State Parks. This year we’re making it easier than ever to let all of our athletes, volunteers and supporters get involved and help make a difference. Malibu Adventure Games has partnered with Malibu Creek State Park Docents to encourage the entire community to unite and fundraise for their favorite park. http://malibuadventuregames.com/

Heritage Valley 5k/10k Run/Walk

May 16 2015 7:00am

Joe Aguirre 8055242096 - ja@ insurance-4u.com

Fillmore 627 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, CA, 93015

Run along the beautiful scenic Sespe creek in Fillmore and stay for the Fillmore May Festival. Enjoy the parade and fair festivities. Bring the whole family. FREE HEALTH FAIR! Register on active.com

Beach Fiesta 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon

May 16 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803

Come have an awesome time at the Beach Fiesta Run/ Walk!!!! Free photos, ofﬁcial results posted, affordable low cost, walker friendly, fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

Canoga Park/West Hills 4th Annual 5K-10K Race

May 16 2015 6:30am

Ed Young, Race Director - 818 704 1505 - ed19357@aol.com

West Hills Hospital 7300 Medical Center Dr., West Hills, CA, 91304

The course is ﬂat, and shaded. EXPO, until 3 PM, features regional health fair, food, celebrities, and entertainment. Participant medals and ﬁnisher medals to top three in 15 age groups. Shirts & goody bags to per-registrants. Early bird registration(to 2/28) and groups of 8+ is $30; $35 for 5K & 10K. Partial proceeds go to LAPD Topanga Station PAL and Children’s Cancer research at UCLA. cpwhchamber.com/race

7th Annual Walk To Africa beneﬁting Lighthouse Medical Missions

May 16 2015 9:00am

Pat Peterson - 310435-1477 - papeterson7@gmail.com

Crescent Bay Park, 2000 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

Join Lighthouse Medical Missions in 2015 as we push towards our goal of 1,000 walkers partnering to help us reach 25,000 people in the next two years in Africa. We are headed to Tanzania, our ﬁrst venture into Southern Africa. These people too need hope and the medical care we provide. walktoafrica.com

Hot an Dirty Mud Run Series

May 16 2015 8:00am

Ted Guilmette 6619983040 - info@ hotandirtymudrun. com

Acton Movie Ranch 3840 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA, 93510

This is the 5k & 10k event you’ve been waiting for. Are you up for a challenge? With over 50 obstacles, 15 mud pits and 6 water slides, 15 different walls and a host of other obstacles The Hot an Dirty Mud Run courses are anything but an average obstacle course race/ mud run. The 10k course is going to be tough. The 5k course is designed for people of all ﬁtness levels to experience a fun and killer workout. hotandirtymudrun.com

Renegade 3 Mile Trail Run Challenge

May 16 2015 7:00am

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Frank G. Bonelli Park 120 Via Verde Park Road, San Dimas, CA, 91773

Renegade 3 Mile Trail Run Challenge. Beginners will love it for the scenic lake and forest views and experienced runners will enjoy the challenging trails. Don’t just spectate, participate! renegaderaceseries.com

Beach Blast 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

May 17 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

It’s time to have a blast at the Beach Blast run/race!!! Walkers welcome, ﬂat and scenic course, FREE photos, medals for everyone, affordable low cost, ofﬁcial results posted, group discounts available. abetterworldrunning.com

Low Tide 4 Mile Run/Walk

May 23 2015 8:00am

Low Tide Run - 310993-1730 - TryUsEvents@gmail.com

Long Beach Olympic Plaza 4020 Olympic Plaza, Long Beach, CA, 90803

A beautiful beach Low Tide out and back run on hard packed sand near the water. Kick off you Memorial Day weekend with an invigorating run at the beach. Lots of at a low cost. Registration 6:30-7:50 a.m. 4Mile Run/Walk 8:00 a.m. 1K Kids fun run 9:00 a.m. Register on active.com

City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run Pg. 14

May 25 2015 7:00am

Renegade Racing - 949-975-1812 - jonathan@RenegadeRaceSeries.com

Laguna Hills Mall 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653

The half marathon, 5K and 10K both start in front of the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and ﬁnish at the Laguna Hills Community Center renegaderaceseries.com/

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5th Annual Memorial Day 5K - Run/Walk for Warriors

May 25 2015 8:00am

MTZ Productions 310-836-4100 - info@ mtzpro.com

West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Campus 11303 Wilshire Blvd. Bldg 116, Los Angeles, CA, 90073

This Memorial Day, May 25th, New Directions for Veterans will host the 5th Annual Memorial Day 5K Run and 5k Walk. Join us and honor someone you love who has served or is serving our country. Proceeds help homeless veterans who have struggled after returning from service. The 3-mile run/walk will take place on the beautiful Veterans Affair Cams in the Brentwood community. walkforwarriors.org

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................................................................................................................................. 1-MILE SWIM, RUN-SWIM-RUN, SUP & PADDLEBOARD, PADDLEBOARD KNOCK OUT, YOUTH BEACH & WATER EVENTS ................................................................................................................................. All Day Festival with Live Music, Hula Dancing, Kids Activities, Surf and Lifeguard History Exhibits, Rum & Beer Lounge and Expo www.PierPaddle.com

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Running/ Walking SoCal The Magniﬁcent Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k

May 30 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Huntington Beach 17398 N Paciﬁc Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647

Come have a magnificent time at the Magnificent Marathon, Half and 10k!!! FREE photos, official results posted, medals for everyone, affordable low cost, walker friendly, flat and scenic beach course, group discounts available!!! abetterworldrunning.com

PADRES - Stand For HOPE Superhero 5K Run/Walk

May 31 2015 6 AM

Dora Bastida - 818588-7252 - dbastida@ iamhope.org

Rose Bowl Pasadena 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA, 91103

Calling all Superheroes! Join PADRES as we help support and raise funds for children and young adults with cancer. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and inspire our kids in their battle against cancer. Medals will be awarded to top male and female fastest runners regardless of age. There will be a sponsors village with live music and celebrity visits. Registration begins at 6 AM (see website for day before prior packet pick up); Race at 8:30 AM event ends at 11 AM. Proceeds for the event will go to support PADRES Educational, Quality of Life Events and Direct Family Support Services (i,e., transportation assistance). PADRES is celebrating its 30th Anniversary! standforhope.net/

May 31 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

It’s summer time and time for some Fun in the Sun!!! FREE photos, low affordable cost, walker friendly, scenic beach route, ofﬁcial results posted, medals for everyone and fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

iTRY5K (Irvine) Pg. 14

June 6 2015 6:00am

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Northwood High School 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92620

iTRYathlon beneﬁts Northwood High School Programs. There are opportunities for sponsoring, team fundraising, volunteering, and training for this event. It will include a community expo and ﬁnish line festival. renegaderaceseies.com

The 8th Annual Wrigley River Run

June 6 2015 7:30am

Gavin McKiernan - 562-795-8900 - gavin@wrigleyriverrun.com

Hoy Innocents School Parking Lot Paciﬁc Ave and Willow St. , Long Beach, CA, 90806

Something for everyone! Long Beach’s Premier 5/10k. Combining a friendly, community vibe with a high-quality race experience, the Wrigley River Run offers participants a chip timed race on a fast course through the historic Wrigley Village neighborhood an wrigleyriverrun.com/

Fun in the Sun

June

Tommy Bahama Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival at the Santa Monica Pier Pg. 21

June 6 2015

Brennan Lindner info@pierpaddle. com 310-821-7898

200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401

Fun Paddle, Long Course, Elite Race, Tommy Bahama SUP / Paddleboard Knockout. There is also the 1 mile ocean swim, run-swim-run and plenty of junior games as well!

Love Run Westlake 5K/10K

June 7 2015

Josh Spiker - Josh@ Vendurance.com

Westlake, California 3011 Townsgate Road , Westlake, CA, 91361

Fun 5K/10K in Ventura County raising money for Senior Concerns Meals on Wheels program. Fun and Festive Way to kick off your Summer. loverunwestlake.com/

June 7 2015 8:00am

Stacy Bryant - drstacylovebryant@gmail. com

Marie Kerr Park 39700 30th Street West, Palmdale, CA, 93590-0794

Twenty months ago, thirty high school students “took the OATH” to build a special handicapped accessible home for our local wounded warrior. This grassroots effort netted over $420,000 through community support. The home has a completion date of May 29, 2015. The Kiwanis Club of Palmdale West is committed to supporting OATH(Operation All The Way Home) and their mission to bring veterans home one warrior at a time. Please see their website at www.operationallthewayhome. Thank YOU!

June 7 2015

Tom Spiegel - 909 633 6729 - teambigbear@aol.com

Meadows Edge Picnic Area North Shore Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

19 years and going strong one of the best trail runs you will ever do. there are 3 distances 7 , 15 and 33 miles. Lots of single track running. holcombvalleytrailruns.com

Hollywood Sign Run 2015

June 13 2015 7:00am

Kitty Gordillo 3237628742 - kittygordillo@ymcala.org

L.A. Old Zoo - Grifﬁth Park Grifﬁth Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

Don’t miss out on the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA’s 2nd Annual Run to the Hollywood Sign. Enjoy a timed trail run through Grifﬁth Park that culminates in a breath taking view of the historic Hollywood Sign, then relax at our Post Race Festival. You can choose one of three different skill levels: an 8 mile run to the sign, a 5K trail run or 1 mile family fun walk. Proceeds beneﬁt our programs that support youth, families and seniors in the community.

Spring into Summer 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

June 13 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802

It’s the end of Spring and the beginning of Summer and time for the Spring into Summer race!!! FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, medals for everyone, affordable low cost, walker friendly, ﬂat and scenic beach course, group discounts available!!! abetterworldrunning.com

Paul Rudman irvinelakemudrun. com/

5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676

Run is an approximate +5k course beginning and ending at picturesque Irvine Lake. The course is partially on the road and partially on trails and includes hills, water (no contact with lake anywhere), professionally built obstacles and over a dozen mud pits.

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Irvine Lake Mud Run Summer of Mud Pg. 33

June 20 2015

Running/ Walking SoCal 16th Northgate Downtown Anaheim 5K

June 13 2015 7:30am

Larry Herschler - 714956-3586 - candhobbes1@yahoo.com

Anaheim, Ca 290 S. Anaheim Suite 103, Anaheim, CA, 92805

This is the one of the fastest courses in Southern California. We also offer a wonderful pre/post race exposition. We have a wonderful children’s 1K and an exciting 12 and under 5K for children. This is one of the best 5K’s in Southern California. Join uis on June 13th. downtownanaheim.com

Spring Bliss 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

June 14 2015

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

It’s time to have a blissful time at the Spring Bliss race!!!! Flat and scenic route, ofﬁcial results posted, affordable cost, FREE photos, walker friendly, group discounts, fun for the whole family!! abetterworldrunning.com

Valley Crest Half Marathon

June 14 2015 8:00am

Nancy Shura-Dervin - 818-591-1862 valleycrestrun@ yahoo.com

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park 2300 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, 91356

“The Friendliest Race in L.A.”, the Valley Crest Half Marathon is a popular trail half-marathon on historic Mulholland Drive that treats runners to beautiful spring foliage and magniﬁcent vistas of the San Fernando Valley. trailrunevents.com/

Fathers Day 5k 10k

June 14 2015 8:00am

Bill Escobar - 805258-3779 - bill@ elitesportsca.com

Promenade Park Ventura 450 Harbor Blvd , Ventura, CA, 93001

We are giving away 20 brand new beach cruisers this year! EVERYONE is invited to this event. You don’t have to be a Dad!Show your family what you’re made of, on Father’s Day, at this special event! Designed to focus on healthy lifestyles and the competitive nature in ALL of us. So join in on the fun and challenge your dad to an epic race. We will see you on the starting line, in honor of our Fathers on their special day!! fathersday5k10k.com

Renegade Summer 5 Mile Trail Run Series #1

June 18 2015 5:00pm

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Cedar Grove Park 11385 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA, 92782

The Renegade Summer Trail Run Series beneﬁts WeROCK (We Run Orange County’s Kids), a non-proﬁt organization that provides after-school intervention programs for the Middle and High School students of Orange County. http://www.renegaderaceseries.com/

Father’s Celebration 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

June 20 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802

It’s Father’s Day weekend and time to celebrate with the Father’s Run!!!! Flat and scenic route, ofﬁcial results posted, affordable cost, FREE photos, walker friendly, group discounts, fun for the whole family!! abetterworldrunning.com

Manhattan Beach Solstice Run 5K Pg. 26

June 20th 2015 @ 7:30am

Jeff Atkinson - jeff@ olympianﬁtness. com

10 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, California 90266

Start your summer on the right foot in beautiful Manhattan Beach. Bring the whole family and run/walk during the lowest tide of the season. Race out and back along the water’s edge, then stay and play at the beach and enjoy the many ﬁne bars and restaurants in downtown Manhattan Beach. You won’t ﬁnd anything else like it! http://www.mb5k.com/

Mach 1 Mud Run

June 20 2015 7:00am

Kevin Sartin - (909) 874-5480 - mudrunmach1@gmail.com machone.cbslocal. com/about/

Corona Municipal Airport 1900 Aviation Drive, Corona, CA, 92880

The event will once again be held at the Corona Municipal Airport thanks to support from the City of Corona. Now in the 5th year, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Expect new obstacles and even more food and entertainment options in the post race festival area. The festival area will again be free to the public. Proceeds will beneﬁt the Corona Pilot’s Association at the Corona Municipal Airport. Funds will be used to make improvements to the airport property, facilities, and operations.

Fun Run & Walk at Descanso Gardens - 5K

June 20 2015 7:30am

Ryan Kugler - 818.848.6111 Ryan@a5events.com

FAT BOY & Girl 5K Run/Walk and 1/4 Mile Little Fat Boy & Girl Run/Walk

June 21 2015 7:00am

Father’s Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

June 21 2015 7:00am

Cypress Recreation 34th Annual 5k & 10k Run/Walk Pg. 32

July 25 2015

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada/Flintridge, CA, 91011

Join us for this unique opportunity to run through the beautiful Gardens. A portion of the entry fee beneﬁts Descanso Gardens.

Cheryl Anker - 310246-1418 - offnrun@ westworld.com

Shoreline Aquatic Park 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802

Calling all Fat Boys + Girls!! Donut Logo Medals for all Finishers offnrunningtours.com

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com abetterworldrunning. com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6335 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

It’s Father’s Day!! What better way then to start he day with a run then celebrate afterwards!!! FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, super affordable, medals for EVERYONE, walker friendly, group discounts, a beautiful scenic park course!

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Cypress Civic Center 5275 Orange Ave. Cypress, CA 90630

This flat and fast race includes a certified race course, chip timing, $3500 in prize money for the 10K, free parking and Big Stick popsicles for all finishers to help cool down! All pre-registered participants will recieve a race t-shirt.

5K Fun Run & Walk - through the beautiful gardens. The event starts at 7:30 am. Bib pick up opens at 6:30 am

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Running/ Walking SoCal Mammoth Half Marathon Pg. 27

June 21 2015 7:30am

Mammoth Half Marathon - info@ mammothhalfmarathon.com

The Village Lodge 1111 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546

The Mammoth Half Marathon route carries runners over a breathtaking, scenic course through California’s picturesque High Sierra mountains and the Inyo National Forest. The route starts nearly 9,000 ft above sea level at Horseshoe Lake and ﬁnishes in downtown Mammoth Lakes (~7,800 ft). The 2014 course improvements include adding a scenic loop around Lake Mary, making our world-class course even better! mammothhalfmarathon.com/

3rd Annual Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation 5k

June 27 2015 7:00am

Jennifer Boyd - 714 861 - 0705 - jenn@ mamcf.org

Angels Stadium in Anaheim 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA, 92806

Run Through the Angel Stadium

The RUM RUN 5K, a pirate themed event

June 27 2015 8:00am

Caren Ware - 909 213 4407 - carenfasttrack@aol.com

Granada Beach Parking Lot East of Belmont Plaza Pool 4800 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, 90803

A pirate themed 5k with themed event T-shirt, a pirate’s eye patch, music, goodies, a SHIP’s AHOY finisher away, age division awards for “in it to win it” runners. Or just jog, walk, or stroll along the beach and a flat, fast course that runs through the Pirate Festival for a sneak preview. Bottles of rum randomly raffled to participants over 21. It’s a pirate’s party race for the entire family. Come themed or just to enjoy the theme. itzabouttime.com/

3rd Annual Angel Stadium Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation 5k

June 27 2015 7:00am

Jennifer Boyd - 714 861 - 0705 - jenn@ mamcf.org

Angel Stadium in Anaheim 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA, 92806

Support young families facing cancer by running in the 3rd Annual Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation 5k at the Angels Stadium in Anaheim. A symbolic release of white doves kick off the race. Only $25 per person before May 1. mamcf.org/5k

Disco Fever 5k

June 28 2015 7:30am

Kristen Leitao - info@ discofever5k.com

Downtown Long Beach 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802

Grab your bell bottoms, your wig and your boogie running shoes and join us for a Disco Fever fun time in downtown San Diego. Race beneﬁts Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. discofever5k.com

July 3 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Huntington Beach 17398 N Paciﬁc Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649

It’s time to celebrate 4th of July weekend with a fun filled three race series!! This is the first race of three. FREE photos, official results posted, medals for everyone, scenic beach route, walker friendly, group discounts! abetterworldrunning.com

Spectrum Sports info@spectrumsports.net

Huntington Beach, California USA

Residents Division 5K Run/Walk, presented by Mother’s Market, exclusively for residents of Huntington Beach - Popular Kids Run (all ﬁnishers receive a medal. Kids runs are NOT timed) Fitness Expo will feature music, food, games and the latest in health and ﬁtness http://surfcityrun.com/

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

It’s time to celebrate the 4th of July with an awesome race!! This is the second race in a 3 race series. FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, walker friendly, ﬂat and scenic course, group discounts available. abetterworldrunning.com

Village Runner villagerunnerevents@gmail.com

Redondo Beach, California

Sign up for our 20th annual 4th of July 5K run & community walk! All participants will receive a 4th of July Run t-shirt. There will be chip timing, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5k run. Happy 4th of July! http://www.villagerunner.com/

Support young families facing cancer by running in the 3rd Annual Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation 5k at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim. A symbolic release of white doves kick off the race. Only $25 per person before May 1. ﬁrstgiving.com/

July Red, White and Blue 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon

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Surf City Run Huntington Beach Pg. 55

July 4th 8AM

Stars and Stripes 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon and Marathon

July 4 2015 7:00am

Village Runner 4th of July 5K Run/ Community Walk Pg. 39

July 4 2015

Freedom 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon

July 5 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90703

The final race in a 3 race series finishes off with the Freedom Race!!! Official results posted, medals for everyone, FREE photos, flat and scenic route and group discount available. abetterworldrunning.com

Cross-Country Summer Series

July 8 2015 5:30pm

SCRC - 310-9931730 - RunForYourYouth@gmail.com

Hansen Dam 11198 Stonehurst Avenue, Lakeview Terrace, CA, 91342

July 8, 15, 22, 29 & 8/5/2015 santaclaritarun.com

Renegade Summer 5 Mile Trail Run, Series #2

July 9 2015 6:00pm

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Cedar Grove Park 11385 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA, 92782

Running/ Walking SoCal Summer Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

July 11 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6335 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91436

It’s summer and it’s time for the Summer Fun Run/Walk!!! FREE photos, chip timing, low affordable cost, fun and relaxed environment, scenic park course, chip timing, walker friendly, medals for everyone, and fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

Summer Sensation 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon

July 25 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Huntington Beach 17398 N Paciﬁc Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649

Summer is here and it’s time for the Summer Sensation race!!! Walker friendly, FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, affordable low price, walker friendly, scenic beach route, medals for everyone, and fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

Special Olympics World Games - Half Marathon: Saturday, August 1st, 2015

August 1st 2015 8am

Spectrum Sports info@spectrumsports.net

Alamitos Beach / Shoreline Dr. and Linden Ave.

Special Olympics Uniﬁed Sports Experiences bring together Special Olympics athletes, professional and Olympic athletes, dignitaries celebrities and fans, in non-competition sports competirion to showcase the talents and abilities of Special Olympics. Learn more at LA2015.org/half

21st Annual Pride of the Valley 5k Pg. 46

August 1st, 2015 8am

recreation@baldwinpark.com

4100 Bladwin Park Blvd. Bladwin Park, CA 91706

Cash bonus if overall male or female course record is set. Got a story? Drop an email or send a letter. USATF sanctioned event. Post-race party, with free refreshments and awards ceremony. Chp timing by Gemini Timing. Splits at each mile.

Renegade Summer 5 Mile Trail Run Series #3

August 6 2015 6:00pm

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Cedar Grove Park 11385 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA, 92782

Summer Bliss, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon

August 8 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Huntington Beach 17398 N Paciﬁc Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649

Come have a blissful time at the Summer Bliss 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon!!! FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, medals for everyone, affordable low cost, walker friendly, scenic beach route, fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

WetNWild5K Pg. 32

August 8 2015 7:30am

Jim Kirk-Johnson - 949-212-8071 info@wetnwild5k. com wetnwild5k.com

La Mirada SPLASH! Aquatics Center and Regional Park 13806 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA, 90638

The WetNWild5K is a “family friendly” run/walk event featuring a challenging cross country course through a 100 acre scenic park with our traditional LAZY RIVER ﬁnish! Wave starts, tech t-shirt, ﬁnisher medals, chip timing, EXPO, and TEAM/H.S. XCountry Team Discounts will make this your “must do” summer charity event.

Bulldog 50K & 25K Trail Runs

August 22 2015 6:30am

Nancy Shura-Dervin - 818-591-1862 trailrunevents@ yahoo.com

Malibu Creek State Park 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302

The challenging and popular Bulldog runs. Come run in the beautiful scenic Santa Monica Mountains recreational area beginning at our base camp in Malibu Creek State Park. The Bulldog is a RRCA Regional Championship Race for the 50K.trailrunevents.com

32nd Annual Al Rivera Menudo 5k, 10k, and Kiddie Run

August 29 2015 8:00am

Johnathan Garcia - 909-815-1360 johnathanngarcia@ outlook.com

Whittier Narrows Park. Lexington and Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA, 91750

Awards three deep per division for M/F 5K/10K and top 3 5K teams. Come out & enjoy a bowl of menudo and cold drink after the race. Proceeds beneﬁt college scholarships for High School Graduates. menudorun.itsyourrace.com

September 13 2015 6:00am

Josh Spiker - Josh@ Vendurance.com

Ventura, CA 668 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001

Flat & Fast Boston Marathon Qualiﬁer and Awesome 2 Day Beach Party @ the Ventura Pier. VenturaMarathon.com

Sep 13 2015

dodgers.race-mlb. com/race-info

DODGER STADIUM

Welcome to the New Balance Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation 5K & 10K Run and Kids Fun Run presented by your SoCal Honda Dealers, beneﬁting the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and our three pillars: Sports + Recreation, Education + Literacy and Health + Wellness.

October 4 2015

Tom Spiegel - 909 633 6729 - teambigbear@aol.com

Big Bear Lake Business Center Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

Come and enjoy one of the most scenic runs in Southern California. This relatively ﬂat course runs along the beautiful north shore of Big Bear Lake. bigbearnorthhalfmarathon.com

Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon

October 10 2015

Scot Breithaupt 562-795-8900 - info@ runracing.com

Long Beach Convention Center 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802

The Premier Fall Marathon and Half Marathon in Southern California. Hosted in beautiful sunny Long Beach, CA, this event is an annual must for any runner. We want you to come “Run Long Beach”.runlongbeach.com

Newport Harbor Heritage Run

October 17 2015 8:00am

Sunny Beeker - 9495488793 NHHSHHR@GMAIL. COM

Newport Harbor High School 600 Irvine Ave. , Newport Beach, CA, 92663

Serious runners and those who run for fun will enjoy this breezy, beautiful course for the 29th Annual Harbor Heritage Run. Bring the whole family! harborheritagerun.com/index.html

August

September Ventura Marathon

LA Dodgers 5k Pg. 50

October Big Bear North Shore Half Marathon/ 5k, 10K

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MANHATTAN BEACH

SOLSTICE RUN 5K RUN / WALK AND LITTLE KIDS DASH!

CELEBRATE THE DAY BEFORE FATHERS DAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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Start Your Summer on the Right Foot Run, Walk, or Baby Jog Along the Sea The Most Magniﬁcent Course on Planet Earth World Famous Tʼs and Cookie Medals Celebrate Father's Day with Family and Friends

Our 14th edition falls the day before Fatherʼs Day on the Summer Solstice. Treat Dad to a great race and then spend the rest of the day at the beach. Register early! date

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he year was 1995 and 19 year old Jamie Monroe was going through Navy SEAL training in Coronado. With the July 4th holiday coming up and with an extensive running background, Monroe decided to jump into the local 15K that ran through the streets of the city. Little did he know that twenty years later his company, Easy Day Sports, would be overseeing that very same event. “There is a mystique to Coronado that is special,” says Monroe who now lives on the island with his wife and two children. “Because of the military connection, July 4th is one of the most important days of the year on the island.” For the 41st edition, the event is now

known as the Crown City Classic, a kid’s half mile fun run has been added for the first time to make the day more family friendly and the distance of the longer race was shortened from a 15K to a 12K. “I thought it was perfect to make the run 7.4 miles long to tie in with the date of the event,” Monroe continues. “To be honest, I was surprised there aren’t more 7.4 mile running events on 7/4. It’s a great connection. Plus, every runner is almost guaranteed to get a personal best since there aren’t many 12Ks out there.” His goal is to take the event from 2,000 or so participants to eventually north of 5,000 and to have the race head right down Orange Avenue, the location of the world famous Coronado July 4th Parade Continued >>

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for more information and to register for the 12k, 5k or kids fun run, go to www.runcoronado.com. route. “It’s not happening this year, but If we can one day make that happen, the crowds gathered for the parade would love to watch the runners and this could become one of the most highly spectated events in the country.” If you are the type of person he enjoys packing your days to the brim, July 4th on Coronado has your name all over it. You could kick off your day at 7:00 AM by running the Crown City Classic 12K or 5K, have your kids give the half mile fun run a try, and then check out the Coronado Rough Water Swim at 9:00 AM on Central Beach, the parade at 10:00 AM, the concert at 4:00 PM and the fireworks show at 9:00 PM.

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Running/ Walking SoCal Every Angeleno Counts 5K & Festival

October 24 2015

Alex Rousso - 323526-1254 - register@ everyangelenocvounts.org

Homeboy Industries 130 Bruno Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Help support Homeboy Industries at Every Angeleno Counts 5K & Festival everyangelenocounts.org/

Race for the Rescues

October 24 2015 8:30am

Lisa Young 3238995640 - topdog@therescuetrain. org

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA, 91103

Race For The Rescues – Southern California on Saturday, October 24th, 2015, at the renowned Rose Bowl in Pasadena. YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HELP SAVE ANIMALS LIVES! Join host Jane Lynch for the 10th anniversary Race For The Rescues! This is 5K, 10K, 1K Dog Walk & Kid’s Fun Run to raise funds for 40 non-proﬁt 501(c)3 animal welfare organizations that annually save the lives of thousands of dogs, cats and horses. racefortherescues.org

Lexus LaceUp Running Series Ventura Pg. 45

October 24 2015

Courtney - info@laceuprunningseries. com

Promenade Park (Surfer’s Point) Shoreline Park , Ventura, CA, 93001

The Lexus LaceUp Running Series is an exceptional race and ﬁnish experience for runners and their friends. Enjoy a premier running race followed by a local food truck brunch and a Sierra Nevada ﬁnish line toast in a lively event hub. Share your success or follow friends using LaceUp’s realtime results and photos. With four racing locations in Southern California, a high-end running race is coming to a neighborhood near you. The LaceUp Runnings Series will feature a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k distances for individuals. laceuprunningseries.com/

GRAB the SWAG 5K - a Product Trick or Treat style run/walk

October 31 2015 8:00am

Caren Ware - 909 213 4407 - carenfasttrack@aol.com

Laguna Niguel Regional Park 28241 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

Every registered runner receives a GRAB THE SWAG T-Shirt, race bib and GREAT SWAG BAG! Enjoy a scenic course around the lake at Laguna Niguel Regional Park and celebrate THE BEST PRODUCT TRICK OR TREAT ROUTE EVER, with SWAG to GRAB!!! Aid station tables will be ﬁlled with all variety of SWAG that runners can grab along the course. It’s a “for everyone” treat or treat race. Come in your best Halloween Costume or just to run and watch what other’s wear! Fun swag. Age division awards for those ‘in it to win it.” Pre-Race Day Packet Pick up/ Walk up Registration: Friday, October 30, 2014 2pm to 6pm. Roadrunner Sports 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna hills, Ca. 92653 AWARDS: age categories 3 DEEP: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 4044, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-over. You choose your course tactics. Race…Jog…Stroll…or Roll. Families can bring strollers, bikes, and tricycles, but agree to use at own risk. itzabouttime.com/

November 14 2015

Courtney - info@laceuprunningseries. com

Pelican Cove Park 31300 Palos Verdes Dr. , Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275

Spectrum Sports info@spectrumsports.net

Catalina Island

Experience the spectacular views of the Pacifc Ocean and the island’s wildlife. Sign up for either the 26.2 or the 13.1 miles and run some of the most beautiful, rugged and breathtaking trails you will ever experience! http://www.catalinaecomarathon.com/

Renegade Racing - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Frank G. Boneli Regional County Park

Come join us for a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run & 1/2 mile Kids Run - This is not your typical Turkey Trot. These holiday runs have a mixture of dirt and paved trails. You are going to feel like a pilgrim running across a stream and through the woods. This run has great mountain and lake views. http://renegaderaceseries.com/

November Lexus LaceUp Running Series Palos Verdes Pg. 45

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Catalina Island Eco Marathon Pg. 54

San Dimas Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Kids Run Pg. 14

Nov 21 2015

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Running/ Walking SoCal The OC Turkey Trot 5k

November 26 2015 8:00am

Cindy Chong/Caren Ware - 808 283 8566/ 909 213 4407 - cindyefx@yahoo.com

Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92656

Run ORANGE COUNTY’s TURKEY TROT 5K. Gobble up the opportunity.Plenty of parking, plenty of refreshments, and plenty of Thanksgiving theme. Work up your appetites. Enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie at the ﬁnish! Custom Turkey Trot medals for everyone and a festive event t- shirt. It is the picture perfect way to start celebrating THANKSGIVING DAY! Run fast or jog, trot, walk, or stroll on a ﬂat course. You can theme it or just run in running attire. Your choice how to celebrate. In it to win it age division awards also. Or just use it as a morning jog, walk. Professionally RFID Chip timed. /itzabouttime.com/

Giving Thanks 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

November 29 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6335 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

What a great way to ﬁnish the Thanksgiving Weekend with a Giving Thanks Run through a beautiful, scenic park!! FREE photos, medals for EVERYONE, chip timing, ofﬁcial results posted, fun for the whole family, walker friendly, affordable low cost!! abetterworldrunning.com

Lexus LaceUp Running Series Riverside Pg. 45

December 6 2015

Courtney - info@laceuprunningseries. com

Fairmount Park 2700 Locust St. , Riverside, CA, 92501

Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

December 12 2015 6:00am

Run Racing - 562795-8900 - info@ runracing.com

Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA, 91768

Dress up in the spirit of the holidays and run 13.1 or 5k with friends and family runholidayhalf.com

Santa to the Sea

December 13 2015 8:00 am

Mike Barber - 805797-8401 - Mike@ SantatotheSea.com

Oxnard, CA. 2801 Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA, 93036

The Santa to the Sea Half Marathon and 5k, is based in the coastal community of Oxnard, Ca., and just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles. The Half Marathon and 2 Person Relay starts at the legendary Santa Claus statue, located along the 101 freeway in Nyeland Acres, just outside of Oxnard. The runners follow a flat and fast, USATF certified course, running along the fragrant strawberry fields, through the areas of historic Oxnard decorated for the Holidays, to the beach, and finishing at Channel Islands Harbor and our EXPO Village. santatothesea.com

Reindeer Run 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

December 20 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6335 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

It’s time for one of the best holiday races in SoCal! The Reindeer Run!!! FREE photos, ofﬁcial results posted, low affordable cost, walker friendly, chip timing, beautiful scenic course and fun for the whole family!! abetterworldrunning.com

December

Running Outside SoCal May Into the Mud Challenge

Down and Dirty Obstacle Race Presented by Subaru

May 3 2015 8:00am

kyle macvane - 207-577-0366 kylemacvane@gmail. com

Gorham, Maine 106 Weeks Road, Gorham, ME, 04038

Fun, muddy course ﬁlled with obstacles... and mud. Beneﬁts good cause. intothemudchallenge.com/

May 17 2015

Dirty Obstacle Race - 818-707-8866 downanddirty@mesp. com

Amelia Earhart Park 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL, 33013

The Down & Dirty Obstacle Race presented by Subaru is an obstacle-climbing, trail-blasting series unlike any other. Each event has two course options (3 mile or a 6 mile), more than 20 challenging obstacles, a rockin’ expo, and an awesome kids’ race for ages 4-13. Athletes will experience an action-packed day with family and friends while giving back to our military heroes. With the help from thousands of athletes across the nation, we have raised over 200,000 for Operation Gratitude, a Los Angeles based charity that sends care packages to deployed U.S. Military. downanddirtyobstaclerace.com/event-cities/miami/

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Sunday, June 7, 2015 Embarcadero Marina Park North Chip timing! (optional) Free Subway sandwiches for participants Fun for the whole family Beer garden hosted by Stone Brewing Co. Earn prizes for fundraising

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Running Outside SoCal June See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon & 5k - San Francisco

June 21 2015 8:00am

See Jane Run - 4158399393 events@seejanerun. com

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 1249 McKay Avenue , Alameda, CA, 94501

This is not just any race. This is a celebration of women of all sizes, ages and fitness levels. Take in the scenic beauty of Alameda’s Bay Trail and breathtaking views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. The course is very flat, really! The post finish expo includes champagne, chocolate, shopping and fun! seejanerun.com

July 12 2015 8:00am

Dino - 4158399393 events@seejanerun. com

Gas Works Park 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, 98103

This is not just any race. This is a celebration of women of all sizes, ages and ﬁtness levels. Take in the scenic beauty of Seattle’s Gas Works Park and breathtaking views of the Fremont Area, Ship Canal Path and Lake Union. The post ﬁnish expo includes champagne, chocolate, shopping and fun! Note: The kid’s run is open to both girls and boys. Sign up quickly before the race sells out! For more details, please visit: http://www.seejanerun.com/ see-jane-run-half-marathon-seattle

All Women, Love To Move Happy 5k-10k Fest

August 1 2015 10:00am

Marisol Godinez - 408 768 2526 - info@ lovetomoveproductions.com

Santa Cruz County Aptos Village Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd, , Aptos, CA, 95003

When we choose to move we are moved to love. Love to Move is committed to helping WOMEN transform their lives through movement, motivation and adventure. We move from the heart living life to its fullest. lovetomoveproductions.com

Running with the Bears

August 15 2015 6:00am

Josie - 5302847007 - jlitchﬁeld@mountaincircle.org

Goss Ranch 4864 North Arm Road, Greenville, CA, 95947

The Running with the Bears Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K Race is a small town Boston Qualiﬁer in the best part of nowhere! Summer means hot weather but when it’s August in Plumas County bring a warm jacket and your bear bells! (Don’t worry, we’ll give you the bells in your goody bag…) Average race day low: 46! Join us for a Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10k surrounded by the mountains of beautiful Plumas County and Indian Valley! runningwiththebears.org

Goldilocks Salt Lake

September 5 2015 -

Dani Lassiter - info@ brooksee.com

Daybreak’s Soda Row 11259 Kestrel Rise Road, South Jordan, UT, 89095

The Goldilocks Salt Lake Half Marathon starts in the heart of Daybreak at SoDa Row and heads south on the scenic path alongside Mountain View Corridor. At 8200 South you cross under the MVC and wind your way through beautiful South Jordan neighborhoods back into the Daybreak Community. The last few miles include all the highlights of Daybreak; the parks, the view, the lake, and the Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple. goldilocks.events/gsl/info

The Hungerford Trail Races

September 26, 2015 7:30am

Ben Talsma - 231250-9531 - hungerfordgames@gmail. com

Manistee National Forest 15200 220th Ave, Big Rapids, MI, 49307

Wind your way through the beautiful fall colors of the Manistee National Forest in Michigan. Great racing temperatures, unique wooden ﬁnishers medals branded on site, chainsaw-carved trophies -- the Hungerford Trail Races is the perfect little trail race! hungerfordgames.com/

Chicago Half Marathon

September 27 2015 7:00am

Mary Kunz - 773-4042281 - chicagoregistration@lifetimeﬁtness.com

Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637

Chicago’s hometown race returns; the 19th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K. With an iconic course set amongst the sites of Historic Jackson Park with Chicago’s infamous skyline as its backdrop, this ﬂat, fast course traverses the streets around Hyde Park and the Museum of Science and Industry before winding on to trafﬁc-free Lake Shore Drive. Chicago’s hometown race returns; the 19th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K. chicagohalfmarathon.com

July See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon, 5K & Kid’s Run - Seattle

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Multisport Calendar May Wildﬂower Triathlons

May 1 2015

Colleen Bousman - 8052398225 events@tricalifornia. com

Lake San Antonio, South Shore 2610 San Antonio Rd., Bradley, CA, 93426

Long Course Triathlon: Saturday, May 2 | 8:00 AM (1.2 Mile Swim, 56 Mile Bike, 13.1 Mile Run) Mountain Bike Triathlon: Saturday, May 2 | 9:45 AM (0.25 Mile Swim, 9.7 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run) Olympic Distance Triathlon: Sunday, May 3 | 9:00 AM (1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run). tricalifornia.com/index.cfm/WildFlower2015-main.htm

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May 2 2015 11:00am

Celina Ner - Celina@ embrace1.org

San Diego State University, Student Union Steps 5500 Campanile Drive , San Diego, CA, 92182

KUSI Fitness Guru Cindy Whitmarsh and her team of experts will lead the 60 minute aerobic exercise event with kickboxing and boot camp ﬁtness training. ex4vets.org

2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES EVENT #3 @ SPRING SPRINT TRIATHLON

May 3 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

South Shores Park, Mission Bay South Shores Park, San Diego, CA, 92109

Event #3 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon series featuring fun age speciﬁc distances. Preregister for our Saturday, 5/2/2015, 3-5p Kids Prerace Clinic to make sure your child is race ready and earn points toward series awards! http://www.triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

Spring Sprint Triathlon

May 3 2015 6:30am

KOZ Events - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

South Shores Park (East of SeaWorld) 598 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA, 92109

Fantastic event to kick off Your Triathlon season in San Diego. With a calm bay swim and a ﬂat bike and run course, the Spring Sprint is the perfect race. SanDiegoTriathlonSeries.com

XTERRA Renegade Off-Road Tri, OffRoad Duathlon

May 16 2015 8:00am

Renegade Racing - 949-975-1812 - jonathan@RenegadeRaceSeries.com

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park 120 Vía Verde, San Dimas, CA, 91773

A calm lake and abundant trails make Bonelli Park the perfect setting for this event. This 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile (2loop) bike and 3 mile trail run is challenging enough for the seasoned triathlete yet short enough to entice novices. renegaderaceseries.com

Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival

May 29 2015

Debbie Claggett and Carolyn Audilet - 520884-8745 - info@ trisportsracing.com

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, AZ, 85901

The Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival includes Long Course, Olympic, and XTERRA triathlon events, as well as a Youth triathlon, so it truly is a family event! The White Mountains offer a cool reprieve from the hotter temperatures experienced in other parts of Arizona, and showcase some breathtaking scenery throughout the courses. Need more reasons to come race with us? 100% of proceeds from the events go to charity, and we are also a green event! deuceswildtriathlon.com

2015 United States Police & Fire Championships

May 30 2015

Cheli Mohamed - 858571-9919 - 4info@ cpaf.org

San Diego, CA 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108

This Olympic-type event is open to individuals representing law enforcement, ﬁre, prisons and border protection. 5,000 competitors are expected to compete in more than 55 sporting events at 35+ venues. uspfc.org/home/

XTERRA Laguna Beach Triathlon Pg. 15

May 31 2015

Brennan Lindner - 310-821-7898 info@genericevents. com

Crystal Cove State Park 8471 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

XTERRA Returns to the Paciﬁc Ocean. Be at the inaugural event and challenge yourself on the trails at Crystal Cove State Park. Long Course = 1500m Swim / 25k MTB / 10k Run and Sprint Course = 500m Swim / 16k MTB / 5k Run xterralagunabeach.com

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June 6 2015 6:00am

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Northwood High School 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92620

2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES EVENT #4 @SAN DIEGO RETRO TRI & KIDS SPLASH & DASH

June 7 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

South Shores Park, Mission Bay South Shores Park, San Diego, CA, 92109

Event #4 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth race series is a Fun Family Beginner Friendly Multisport Event! Kids 6-12yrs. can Splash & Dash (swim and run), and kids 13yrs. through adult can Retro Tri (fun swim-bike-run)! Preregister for our Saturday, 5/30/2015, 3-5p Prerace Clinic to make sure you are race ready! http://www.triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

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June 14 2015 7:30am

RB Triathlon - tc@ tctriproductions.com

Redondo Beach Pier/ Veteran’s Park 309 Esplanade Avenue , Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2015 11th Annual Redondo Beach Triathlon Event to beneﬁt “Cheer For Children” USAT Sanctioned Event rbtriathlon.com/

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Multisport Calendar Breath of Life Ventura Triathlon

June 28 2015 7:00am

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Ventura Harbor - Ventura Ventura Harbor Coast, Ventura, CA, 93001

The Breath of Life Fund is dedicated to the loving memory of Dina LaVigna, a very special person who suffered from a disease called Primary Immunodeﬁciency (PI). The mission of the Fund is to improve the care and comfort of patients with Primary Immunodeﬁciency. dinatriforlife.com/

San Diego International Triathlon

June 28 2015 6:00am

Sarah Clinton - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Spanish Landing Park 3900 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101

Father Joe’s Villages, 33rd annual SDIT. International and Sprint courses. This event is competitive, scenic, and fun. Register now, this race will sell out at least one month prior to race weekend. kozevents.com

Generic Events 310-821-7898 - info@ genericevents.com

Rose Bowl in Pasadena 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA, 91103

The 9th annual 2015 Pasadena Triathlon, Duathlon and Rock ‘n Reggae 5k Run features the perfect course for both the novice and experienced triathletes, duathletes, 5k runners, and kid triathletes. pasadenatriathlon.com

July Pasadena Triathlon

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2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES EVENT #5 @CHULA VISTA CHALLENGE KIDS RACE

July 18 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

Bayside Park Plover Way, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Event #5 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon series featuring fun, age speciﬁc distances! Preregister for our Sunday, 10/18/2015, 9-11a Kids Prerace Clinic to make sure your child is race ready and earn points towards series awards! http://www.triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

Chula Vista Challenge Olympic, Sprint, and Kid’s Triathlons & Duathlons

July 18 2015 7:00am

J Harris - 619-6565222 - info@chulavistachallenge.com

Bayside Park - Chula Vista 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

The Chula Vista Challenge Triathlons are in their 5th year. On July 18th and 19th the two-day event begins at Bayside Park in Chula Vista, providing both participants and spectators the opportunity to enjoy one of San Diego’s “hidden gems” – the pristine South Bay waterfront. Saturday is the South Bay Sprint and Kid’s Race that is centered at Bayside Park and the surrounding three mile perimeter. chulavistachallenge.com/

Goleta Beach Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike

July 26 2015 7:00am

Goleta Beach Triathlon - goletabchtri@ aol.com

Goleta Beach Park 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA, 93117

Simply the best triathlon venue on the California Coast! Come and enjoy Santa Barbara County’s most visited beach from a different perspective: Swim, Bike, & Run (all before lunch)! goletabeachtriathlon.com

Special Olympics World Games - Triathlon: Sunday, July 26th, 2015

July 26th 2015 8am

Spectrum Sports info@spectrumsports.net

Alamitos Beach / Shoreline Dr. and Linden Ave.

Graeagle Century Ride

July 26 2015

Alice Berg - RaceDirector@communitymultisport.com

Graeagle 8989 Hwy.89, Graeagle, CA, 96103

Graeagle Century Ride is a 108 mile route with a 6,615; elevation gain that starts and ends in the historic mill town of Graeagle, California and passes through the beautiful mountains of the Lost Sierra. Two Half Century Rides offer a gentler 50 mile loop with 2,353’ elevation gain and a tougher Half Century loop that has 4,795’ of elevation gain. The event will include a post-race BBQ (free to racers) with local craft brew. Contact RaceDirector@communitymultisport.com or (530)836-1201 see ride course and register at CommunityMultisport.com CommunityMultisport.com

August 1, 2015 8:00am

Semper Fit Division Race Ofﬁce - info@ hardcorpsraceseries. com

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Camp Pendleton North, Camp Pendleton North, CA, 92055

500 meter swim off of ACU-5 Camp Pendleton with an average water temperature of 68 degrees. The out and back 30K bike ride leaves ACU-5, follows Stuart Mesa Road North, and continues east to a turnaround point on Las Pulgas Road-moderate hills throughout. THE BIKE PORTION IS A CLOSED COURSE. The 5K run is a loop course through ACU-5. This run is ﬂat and fast with a few easy inclines. Aid Stations will be located at the transition area, at the bike turnaround and every mile on the run course. Aid Stations are located at the transition area, at the bike turnaround and every mile on the run course. mccscp.com/sempertri-devildogdu

August Semper Tri & Devil Dog Duathlon

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August 2 2015 6:30am

KOZ Events - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Fletcher Cove 150 South Sierra Ave, Solana Beach, CA, 92075

Iconic California Triathlon / Duathlon. Surf entry swim then ride and run down the world Famous Paciﬁc Coast Highway. Do not miss this event! SanDiegoTriathlonSeries.com

San Diego Triathlon Classic

September 12 2015 6:00am

Sara - 619-523-2453 x112 - race@sdtriclassic.com

NTC Park in Point Loma 2300 Farragut Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

Challenge yourself to San Diego’s premier triathlon experience. Join us for the San Diego Triathlon Classic, a day you will never forget and a race you’ll want to do again and again. sdtriclassic.com

Water Warrior Amphibious Assault

September 12 2015 8:00am

Semper Fit Division Race Ofﬁce - info@ hardcorpsraceseries. com

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Camp Pendleton North, Camp Pendleton North, CA, 92055

Compete with the few, the proud, the Marines! Our Amphibious Assault includes a stand up and prone paddleboard races, outrigger canoe and surfski race, and an open water swim. mccscp.com/waterwarrior

31st Annual Self-Transcendence La Jolla Swim & Run

September 20 2015 7:00am

SCMT - 619-2800735 - vasudha@ ix.netcom.com

La Jolla Shores Beach 8302 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA, 92037

2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES EVENT #6 @SCOTT TINLEY’S TRIATHLONS

October 3 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

Lake Lopez 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420

Series Event #6 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon race series featuring fun, age speciﬁc distances. Preregister for our Friday, 10/2/2015, 4-5p Kids Prerace Clinic to make sure your child is race ready and earn points towards great series awards! http://www.triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

Xterra Mission Bay Triathlon - USAT Sanctioned

October 4 2015 6:30am

KOZ Events - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Bonita Cove - Mission Bay San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego, CA, 92109

“San Diego’s Best Triathlon” Fantastic location - Calm bay swim, ﬂat bike Ride, ﬁnishing next to the Iconic Belmont Park Roller Coaster. Triathlon, Duathlon, Aqua Bike SanDiegoTriathlonSeries.com

December 6, 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

Lake Cahuilla Park 58075 Jefferson St., La Quinta, CA, 92253

Series Champioship Event #7 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon series featuring fun age speciﬁc distances. Sign up for our Saturday, 12/5, 3-5p Kids Prerace Clinic to make sure your child is race ready and earn points toward great series awards! http://www.triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

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December 2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT #7 @ HITS Palm Springs Tri

Cycling Calendar May L’Etape California

Fire Velo Bike Ride - LA to San Diego A Fireﬁghter’s Ride For Life

May 16 2015

May 17 2015 7:00am check in, ride begins at 9:00am

Daniel Williams - Registration@amgentourofcalifornia.com

Robin McCarthy 626-497-9395 Rmccarthy@FireFamilyFoundation.org

Mt. Baldy Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts, 8600 Mount Baldy Road, Mount Baldy, Los Angeles, CA, 91759

Los Angeles County Fire Department Headquarters 1320 N. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90063

Register Now for L’Etape California Includes “Shut Up Baldy”� Jens Voigt T-shirt, Food/Hydration/Mechanical Support from SRAM, BBQ, more L’Etape California will feature the much of the same climb and roads the professional riders will race during the Amgen Tour of California’s Queen Stage finishing at Mt. Baldy on Saturday, May 16. Two distances are offered and both showcase beautiful roads and a significant amount of climbing! Each ride will be fully supported with abundant mechanical/food stops and provide riders with the opportunity to cross the finish line at the Mt. Baldy summit. amgentourofcalifornia.com/letapecalifornia-register

Comprised of firefighters, cycling club Fire Velo has been organizing charity rides for almost a decade. This year, they will ride for Fire Family Foundation, the charitable hand of Firefighters First Credit Union. Firefighters, family, friends and supporters are invited to join either a portion or the entire 132 miles of the ride. firefamilyfoundation.org

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INTERNATIONAL 1K Swim, 30K Bike, 10K Run SPRINT 1/2K Swim, 20K Bike, 6K Run Up to $7500 in Prize Purse

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TRIATHLON SPANISH LANDING PARK

Sunday, June 28, 2015 Spanish Landing Park, San Diego • 6:35 am

San Diego Triathlon Points Series Event

$5 OFF! USE CODE “RACEPLACE”

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San Diego International Triathlon

MISSION BAY 2015

1/2K Swim • 15K Bike • 5K Run Duathlon • Aqua Bike

Bonita Cove Park, Mission Bay

Coronado to Imperial Beach

San Diego Triathlon Points Series Event

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Sunday, November 15, 2015

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Run/Walk/Skate Down the Silver Strand!

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Cycling Calendar San Diego Century Bicycle Tour

Kenda Cup 6

May 30 2015 6:00am

Event Media, Inc. II - (760) 687-9848 - info@bike-the-coast. com

MiraCosta College 3333 Manchester Ave , Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 , CA, 92007

THREE DISTANCES - 37-mile ride around Lake Hodges or a 66-mile ride that continues up to Poway, or a 103-mile ride that follows the ﬁrst two and then climbs up past Mt. Woodson to Ramona. The rides all have hills and require good ﬁtness and bike handling. sandiegocentury.eventmediainc.com

May 30 2015

Tom Spiegel - 909 633 6729 - teambigbear@aol.com

Snow Summit 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

Kenda Cup Series race 6 features cross-county, endurance and lift service enduro racing. shoaircyclinggroup.com

June 13 2015 7:00am

Samantha Thornley - 415-989-6500 sthornley@cff.org

Arata Farm 185 Verde Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

Get your wheels in motion and join us for our 6/13/2015 annual Actavis CF Cycle for Life as we ride through some of the most picturesque and scenic terrain in Half Moon Bay, CA. CF Cycle for Life is a fully-supported ride with route options of 25 & 65 miles. From breakfast to our cycle post party, you can enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for bicycle maintenance and repair, ride marshals to cheer you along the way and plenty of support vehicles to help you complete the ride. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.

June Activis CF Cycle for Life

Riders ages 16 and up may participate. ﬁghtcf.cff.org/site/ TR/Cycle/General?fr_id=3724&pg=entry Kenda Cup 7

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June 13 2015

Tom Spiegel - 909 633 6729 - teambigbear@aol.com

Snow Summit 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

The Kenda Cup Series ﬁnal but open to all racers. Cross-country, endurance and lift serve enduro racing. shoaircyclinggroup.com

June 14 2015 7:00am

Amanda Jimenez - 858-278-5437 amandaj@usfcc.org

San Diego Outlets at the Border (starts in San Ysidro) 4463 Camino de la Plaza, San Ysidro, CA, 92173

Join Grand Marshall and cycling enthusiast, Andrew Erickson (US Consul General serving Tijuana) and other dignitaries on a route that begins and ends at the beautiful and new “San Diego Outlets at the Border” in San Ysidro and offers a scenic passage through Otay Lakes and the Eastlake area. This festive ride is in partnership with the “Rual Alcala Challenge” and the champion celebrity cyclist will be participating with us every mile of the way! The ride includes a ﬁesta and salsa tasting, beer garden and entertainment. Participants receive award ﬁnisher medals, t-shirt, SAG vehicle support, and a goody bag. Funds raised will purchase Ophthalmology Surgical Equipment for the Hospital Infantil de las Californias. No child is turned away for inability to pay for medical care. usfcc.org

August 22 2015 7:00am

Kelly Donohue 8055490442 - info@ centralcoastclassique. com

Heritage Square Park Short and Nelson Street, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420

Taste & ride the Central Coast! The route begins along the coasts of Avila and Pismo Beaches, and continues through wine country of Edna Valley, though Lopez Lake & Husana Valley. Every cyclists receives a wine tasting punch card for free tasting week of the ride! centralcoastclassique.com

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Septmber 13 2015 7:00am

GranFondo Events - 858-668-1739 info@girodisandiego.com

Fletcher Cove 150 South Sierra Ave , Solana Beach, CA, 92075

105, 66, 38 miles Giro di San Diego has a Ride for everyone from Beginner to Pro Come join the party, make friends, and enjoy some of the best cycling in San Diego. GirodiSanDiego.com

“Pedal for Parkinson’s”

September 27 2015 8:00am

Jeff Seckendorf - 323-314-6501 Sherrie Gould - 858361-4811 - pedalforparkinsons@snaproll. com

Revolution Bike Shop 235 S. Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA, 92075

Support cutting edge research that can eliminate the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Pedal For Parkinsons is a 5 mile, 25 mile or 50 mile fun cycling event starting in scenic Solana Beach. Sign up at www.pedalforparkinsons.net.

October 3 2015 8:00am

Semper Fit Division Race Ofﬁce - info@ hardcorpsraceseries. com

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Camp Pendleton North, Camp Pendleton North, CA, 92055

It’s an opportunity to ride on Camp Pendleton from the Northernmost point down Basilone to the air station, around through Stuart Mesa Road and Las Pulgas. While on your ride enjoy all the scenery Camp Pendleton has to offer; from rolling hills to wildlife, aircraft to barracks mccscp.com/tour

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October Tour De Camp Pendleton

Training Calendar Ongoing November Project - Kate Sessions

Every Monday

6:29am

Kate Sessions Park, Paciﬁc Beach, San Diego

Get yourt day started with a workout on the beautiful hill at Kate Sessions park November Project™ is a FREE ﬁtness movement that was born in Boston as a way to stay in shape during cold New England months. Now present in multiple cities in across four time zones in North America, the movement is using a simple sense of accountability (verbal) to motivate and encourage people of all ages, shapes, sizes and ﬁtness levels to get out of their beds and get moving. http://november-project.com/category/san-diego/

November Project- Downtown San Diego Convention center stairs

Every Wed

6:29am

Convention Center Stairs downtown

Run the infamous stairs downtown at the San Diego convention center. http://november-project.com/category/san-diego/

May Wildﬂower Triathlons

May 1 2015

Colleen Bousman - 8052398225 events@tricalifornia. com

Lake San Antonio, South Shore 2610 San Antonio Rd., Bradley, CA, 93426

2015 United States Police & Fire Championships

May 30 2015

Cheli Mohamed - 858571-9919 - 4info@ cpaf.org

San Diego, CA 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #1

June 10 2015 5:00pm

Jim McCarthy - 858573-1500 - gimimac@ sbcglobal.net

University City High School 6949 Genesee ave, San Diego, CA, 92122

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #2

June 24 2015 5:00pm

Sean Stevenson - 858-573-1500 ss1642@yahoo.com

Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Dr, San Diego, CA, 92117

July 8 2015 5:00pm

Sheila Burrell - 858573-1500 - sburrell@ mail.sdsu.edu

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile dr, San Diego, CA, 92182

The USATF Sanctioned four event Summer Nights Track series is back! Join us for a variety of track and ﬁeld events at local area high schools with modern track and ﬁeld facilities! First 200 registrants receive a souvenir! Open to all ability levels and ages! Pre-event registration at: www.directathletics.com for $5/event or event day for $7/ event

July 22 2015 5:00pm

Tim Latham - 858573-1500 - robert. latham@sweetwaterschools.com

June

July USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #3

USATF - Summer Nights Track Series #4

Sweetwater High School 2900 Highland ave, Chula Vista , CA, 91950

The USATF Sanctioned four event Summer Nights Track series is back! Join us for a variety of track and ﬁeld events at local area high schools with modern track and ﬁeld facilities! First 200 registrants receive a souvenir! Open to all ability levels and ages! Pre-event registration at: www.directathletics.com for $5/event or event day for $7/ event

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TrainingPlace “PLAN YOUR RIDES INTO YOUR WEEK LIKE YOU WOULD ANY APPOINTMENT, SCHEDULE IT. BY DOING SO, YOU’LL PRIORITIZE YOUR RIDES”

5 Tips for Fitting Rides Into Your Busy Schedule JIM O’HARA

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hether new to endurance sports, or doing them for years, every athlete whose sport involves cycling will tell you the same thing, “The hardest part about riding, is finding the time in your schedule to fit it.” Given that training rides can range anywhere from 1 to 8 hours, it’s no wonder that carving out time on your bike can be nearly as challenging as the ride itself. With this in mind, here are five simple, yet effective ways to fit your rides into any hectic schedule.

TIP 1: Work Your Riding into Your Daily and Weekly Schedule.

Plan your rides into your week like you would any appointment, schedule it. By doing so, you’ll prioritize your rides like you would

a business meeting, or a visit to the dentist. Additionally, this habit will help make your rides a consistent part of your routine instead of something that you are constantly trying to fit in between a million other commitments. Be specific. Write your scheduled rides directly into your calendar, planner, or fitness app. Specify the day, start time, route, and allot the total amount of time that the workout is going to take. For example, Tuesday 6:00am7:30am, “Rancho Loop”, Ride 90 minutes. I suggest using a planner or calendar that breaks down each day by the hours so you can really “see” how the workout will fit into your day.

TIP 2: Always Have Your Gear Ready to Go.

After logging tens of thousands of miles on a bike while training for triathlon and cross training for running, I can tell you that there is no such thing as a one-hour ride. The prep and the clean up time alone can add enough minutes to curtail a workout. Save time by keeping your gear box and nutrition pantry stocked and ready to go at all times. Put together a checklist of the items you need for your scheduled rides and have them organized and ready to go. Save time by setting out your riding gear, shoes, and helmet the night before any workout. Also keep extra spare tubes, tires, air cartridges, and wrenches at home, and make it a habit to refill

any depleted supplies immediately after every ride. This preparation can be the difference between completing a full 60-minute ride, or just squeezing in an abbreviated 40-minute ride. Moreover, if an unexpected window of time presents itself, you can fit in a ride that you were otherwise going to miss…or better yet, get in a bonus ride!

TIP 3: Use Your Bike to Commute To and From Work or School.

Bike commuting can be used very effectively as part of training for events of just about any distance. The latest U.S. Census data tells us that Americans spend more than 25 minutes driving to work each day, and nearly twice as long in population-dense areas like San Diego and Los Angeles. That’s 50 minutes to almost 2 hours of the day that you could be riding. Since you’ve already put the time aside on your schedule, it’s the perfect time to get a workout in. In many cases, it may take less time to cycle to work than it does to drive. You’ll be shocked how quickly you can accumulate time and miles on your bike with this strategy. If you doubt bicycle commuting will get you fit, think again. Here are several quick tips to kick-start your training rides while on your bike commute:

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DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE, THERE MAY BE A TAX BENEFIT OR SPECIAL INCENTIVES FROM YOUR EMPLOYER FOR RIDING YOUR BIKE TO WORK - Use the extra weight of your work gear— even a couple of pounds—to make your quads burn on a solid uphill. Cycle hard to and from traffic lights. The stop and go is excellent power training. Push the pace to catch other cyclists. Make a game of catching as many riders as you can, or catching a rider and seeing how long you can push the pace after you catch them. Choose a route that you enjoy, and time yourself once a week on it. See if you can match or beat that time. If you need a little added incentive beyond the time savings of bike commuting, check this out. There may be financial bonuses that you may not be aware of. Depending on where you live, there may be a tax benefit or special incentives from your employer for riding your bike to work. Your employer may reimburse you for your supplies as part of their corporate wellness program. Check with your employer and agencies like the National Center for Transit, and the Bikeleague.org for more info on commuter benefits. Taking advantage of these opportunities in commuting to work could make you feel like a sponsored athlete.

TIP 4: Purchase a Trainer.

Investing in a simple indoor turbo trainer will add tons of flexibility to your schedule and save time. Riding a turbo trainer is amazingly convenient for a number of reasons. Let’s start with gear. Simply throw on your riding shorts, bike shoes, your favorite “T” and start pedaling in the comfort of your own home. There’s no need to suit up in your full kit nor strap on your helmet. You don’t even have to worry about whether your socks match. Riding the trainer enables you to accomplish a quality interval session without the distractions of traffic lights, road hazards, other vehicles, daylight, and, of course, the weather. Additionally, because you won’t have to deal with the inconvenience of pedaling to a location just to start your workout, the trainer will keep your ride focused and on track with both your workout schedule and your daily schedule. One of the best time saving features of the trainer is that it turns your rides into hard-core multi- tasking sessions. While you can get down and dirty with an interval ses-

sion on the trainer, you can also spin your legs steadily and get caught up on your emails, conduct a board meeting, call your mom on Skype, or even catch up on current events. I once called a girl while riding my trainer to ask her out. After explaining why I was breathing so heavy, she actually agreed to the date, and my riding schedule never missed a beat!

TIP 5: You’re Going to Miss a Ride (or two, or three), It’s OK.

Even with the best planning, life can still get in the way of your rides. The goal of your training should be to get as many workouts in as you can and still remain balanced. Remember, the key to gaining fitness is consistency. One or two rides are not going to make or break your training if you are consistently getting in a majority of them. A good way to look at is this: if you have 15 rides scheduled over a month, and you miss one, you’re still drawing fitness from 14 rides that month (that one missed ride is less than 7% of your total for that month—probably less than 2% if it’s a shorter workout).

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