Runners & Walkers of all Ages Sought for Annual "Long Beach 5K/10K Grunion Run & Walk" & Kids' 1/2-Mile for Charity on Sat., Aug. 25
($10 discount early bird registration ends this Sat., Aug. 18)

THIS ANNUAL 5K & 10K will begin & end at the Belmont Olympic Pool, 1 Bennett Ave. in Long Beach, just two blocks east of the Belmont Veteran's Pier. The 5K & 10K will start concurrently at 9 a.m., sharp. Also, the 1/2-Mile Kids' fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m. Great t-shirts for all runners.

FOR CHARITY
Proceeds benefit the nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT) and the Belmont Shore Tot Lot renovation (pre-registered kids' run entries). This run is all about having a good time and raising money for local youth, animals and environmental causes.

THE COURSE
The very flat “out-and-back” course, on the scenic beach bike path will first head east toward the Granada Ave. Boat Launch Ramp where runners will then make a U-turn and head toward the Queen Mary and downtown Long Beach. The 5K turnaround will be near the Junipero Ave. parking lot and the 10K turnaround will be near Shoreline Village.

REGISTRATION
Entry forms are available on 2nd St. at Runners' High and the Belmont Athletic Club. Registration is also available at ACTIVE.COM, or en entry form can be downloaded from www.GrunionRun.com.

ENTRY FEE

5K/10K
$20 before Aug. 19 save $10
$25 week-of-race
$30 cash-only on race day

KIDS' 1/2-MILE RUN
$10 before Aug. 19 save $10
$15 week-of-race
$20 cash-only on race day

WALKERS & STROLLERS WELCOME
Participants are welcome to walk or push a stroller. Those slower than a 15-minute mile are encouraged to register for the 5K.

SPONSORS
Gazette Newspapers, Justin Rudd and his 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT).

HANDICAPPED WELCOME
Please contact JustinRudd@aol.com in advance with any special requests. on?

CALIFORNIA GRUNION are small silvery fish found along the Southern California coast, including Long Beach's Belmont Shore. Unlike other fish, grunion come out of the water or "run" to lay their eggs in the wet sand of the beach. This spawning occurs from March through August. Shortly after high tide, on certain nights, sections of beaches sometimes are covered with thousands of grunion leaving their eggs in the sand. Most local grunion are between 5 and 6 inches long. The last grunion run for this season is expected Aug. 29 and 30.

Details: www.GrunionRun.com.

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With kind regards,
Justin Rudd!
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