City Of Encinitas 5K-1K Run/Walk

The Parks and Recreation Department will host the City of Encinitas 5K-1K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14 in downtown Encinitas. The 5K-1K Run/Walk is a USA Track and Field certified course and sanctioned race.  The 5K run begins at 8am; 1K at 9am. The 5K-1K Run/Walk is part of the City of Encinitas hosted Encinitas Sports and Fitness Festival. Festival events include the Encinitas Sprint Triathlon, the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour, Encinitas Sports and Fitness Expo and much more.

 

All participants will receive a full color event T-shirt and goody bag.  Course support will include timing stations, water stations, first aid, and safety provided by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age category. All youth participants under the age of 12 will receive a participation medal. After the run/walk, stick around to check out the Sports and Fitness Festival at the Moonlight Beach parking lot and grab a bite to eat at one of Encinitas’ many great downtown restaurants. Register online at Active.com. For complete event information, please visit the event Web site. (www.encinitasrace.com)   JANE SHIOMI