Memorial Day - May 31, 2010 - marks the 12th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon & 5K (previously the Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon & 5K) This favorite Memorial Day running event takes place in the beautiful Orange County cities of Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, and Laguna Niguel. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to come out and enjoy the Memorial Day festivities! With a half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a Kid's Run (1/2 Mile), there is something for everyone! All events and the Finish Line Expo will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010.
The half marathon and 5K both start in front of the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
The Kids Races start and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
Finisher Medals for ALL Half Marathon Participants
The City of Laguna Hills and South County Outreach will be partnering in a Food Drive over the Memorial Day Weekend. Race participants and spectators are encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items which will benefit South County Outreach. Collection stations will be available at the race start line and the community expo on Monday, May 31st and at the Laguna Hills Mall during registration and pre-race packet pick up on Sunday, May 30th from noon - 4:00 pm. South County Outreach is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income families, seniors and individuals in crisis. Services include food distribution (up to one week a month of groceries), rental and utility assistance, computer training, clothing vouchers and financial coaching. SCO's goal is not only to provide emergency services but to provide the tools to help people help themselves.
Visit www.sco-oc.org to learn more about South County Outreach.
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Creating hormonal therapy for prostate cancer
Identifying the genetic link for breast cancer
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BJ’s Post Race Beer Garden on the Patio at the Community Center
Don't forget to pop some extra cash in your pocket before you start your race on Memorial Day or pre-purchase your ticket for the beer garden. You'll want to swing by the BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Beer Garden on the patio at the Laguna Hills Community Center ! Just $5 gets you 2 beers and only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so be sure to pre-purchase yours!
On-Line Registration is now OPEN. You may register for the event by going on line, just click on the registration link. You can also download a paper registration form from the registration link. Registration will also be available at the Laguna Hills Mall’s center court on Sunday before the event between 12-4 or by coming to the race on Monday morning. Race day registration opens at 5:30 am at the mall for the half marathon and the 5K. Race day registration for the kids run starts at 8:30 am at the Laguna Hills Community Center and parking is available at the Laguna Hills High School at Hawk High Way and Paseo de Valencia.
Information Sheet Click here to download a printable PDF
Tell us your story Click here to let us know why you are running this Memorial Day!
Register now Click here to register online! Online registration closes May 20.
Register by MAIL or FAX: Click here to download a printable PDF of the entry form.
