Beach May 2018

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beach fun runs
by Randy Angel
Amid a sea of red, white and
blue, beach runners begin
their Independence Day celebration
by competing in the annual
Village Runner 4th of July 5K.
Now in its 25th year, the UCLA
Health-sponsored race begins and
finishes in Redondo Beach’s Riviera
Village, a well-known spot for Juan
Paredes who will be seeking his
third straight victory at this year’s
event
“It’s exciting to win the race two
years in a row,” the East Los Angeles
resident said. “I love the community
race atmosphere. It’s a cool
course, which is why I came back
and I’ll be back next year. The
course is a little challenging on the
way out but it’s downhill at the end
making for fun finishes.”
Last year, Paredes crossed the finish
line in 15 minutes flat and was
later joined by his girlfriend Valerie
Sanchez who posted the women’s
winning time of 16:59. All participants
receive a 4th of July Run T-
shirt with age division awards and
cash prizes given to the top three
overall male and female finishers.
The event also features the Firecracker
Dash for kids who each receive
finisher medals.
$35 for the 5K and $25 for the
Firecracker Dash by June 5 (add $5
thereafter).
Registration at Village Runner
stores. (310) 376-7900. Or at
Villagerunner.com
Roundhouse Fun Run for
the Oceans
May 12
Manhattan Beach
Benefitting the Roundhouse
Aquarium, the 6th Annual Run for
the Oceans 5K run/walk begins on
the north side of the pier. The $35
entry fee includes electronic timing,
commemorative T-shirt, participation
medal and refreshments.
The 1st through 3rd place finisher
in each division receive a medal.
There will also be a raffle after the
race for more fun and prizes.
Register at
Roundhouseaquarium.org
Armed Forces Day 5K
Saturday, May 19
Torrance
Village Runner hosts the 3rd annual
Armed Forces Day 5K for
Freedom race at 8 a.m. The course
begins and ends on Madrona Avenue
in front of the Del Amo Mall.
All finishers receive a 5K for Freedom
T-shirt. There will be chip
timing and sponsor refreshments.
$40.
Register at Villagerunner.com.
Conquer Our Run
Sat., June 9, Manhattan Beach
Sat., July 7, Hermosa Beach
The Conquer Our Run’s Father’s
Best and It’s Hot ConQuest races
begin at 7 a.m. and benefit Lupus
Redondo Mayor Bill Brand runs for
reelection in the Village Runner 4th
of July 5K. Photo by Randy Angel
LA, Breast Cancer Charities and
other charities. $29 (5K) and $32
(10K).
Active.com or visit Conquerour-
Run.org and click SoCal.
Champions for
Children 5K
Saturday, June 23
Ernie Howlett Park
25851 Hawthorne Blvd., RH Estates
The Fifth Annual Champions for
Children 5K Trail Run/Walk, sponsored
by South Bay Children’s
Health Center, will raise money
for quality mental and oral health
services for underserved children,
teens and young adults. Participants
can join either the 5K Trail
Run, beginning at 8 a.m. or the 5K
Trail Walk, beginning at 9:15 a.m.
The event includes vendor booths,
and a Kids Fun Run. Fees are $35
for adults, $25 children 8-12 and
children 7 and under participating
in the Kids Fun Run are $15.00.
Register at Sbchc.com. B
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