JKC Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race

Julius Kim Cunanan was a local Chula Vista resident and an avid cyclist and bicycle racer. He was one of the co-founders of Padyak Racing Team, also known as PRT. Julius welcomed new members with open arms and helped them learn the sport of bicycling and racing.

Julius lost his life in a tragic crash while on his bike in January of 2021. The JKC Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race was born in

June of 2022. The first year, racers from California, Arizona, Nevada, several other states and Mexico, competed and were designated as the SCNCA (Southern California Nevada Cycling Association) Masters and Super Masters Championships.

In 2023, the event was moved up to May 20 and had 256 racers that lined up from novice to pro. The race also included a community kids event. Over 100 kids ages 3-12 participated in the event where they all received a medal and a Mattel toy. Those who placed first, second and third received medals along with a winner’s t-shirt and a raffle that included Mattel toys and 12 bicycles. Toys and bikes were generously donated by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and a few local residents. The event generated many smiles and lots of happy kids, parents, and families.

New this year was a vendor food court that included three food and beverage trucks – Famigos, Tacos El Unico, The Rush Coffee. There was also a display from a local bike shop, Peninsula Bikes, an E-vehicle from the Title Sponsor, Herman Cook VW Encinitas.

Jerseys granted to the winners were provided by Agile Sports Wear and Sponsored by Bonnici Law Group and the women’s pro race payout sponsored by Pro-Sol Insurance.

We look forward to continuing