The healthy way to kick off your Fourth of July Weekend!  On Saturday, July 3rd, La Palma's Fitness Run for Fun is celebrating its 30th year of running!  In 30 years of running through the small town of La Palma, runners have completed 186,000 miles, used 180,000 cups and 1,500 gallons of water, community members have volunteered 15,000 hours, and 2,520 awards have been earned.  If you're a long-time participant or this year is your first race, join us to celebrate this milestone. The Fitness Run For Fun Flyer has complete event information, including race divisions, awards, course map, and information about the La Palma Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.

Race Results provided by Race Central

Course
Competitive Events: USATF sanctioned and certified flat and fast course on asphalt streets, well-marked and with ample water stations. Traffic will be controlled by the La Palma Police Department. 5K races are 1 loop (3.1 miles), 10K race is 2 loops (6.2 miles); Note: No 10K Walk. Split starts for the 5K Walk, 5K Run, and 10K Run ensure distance accuracy. Split times announced at each mile, measured separately for 5K & 10K; Chronotrack timing system by Race Central means fast and accurate results. Official timing ends at 9:00 a.m.

Times
6:00 a.m.               Check In & Late Registration begins
7:30 a.m.               Start of competitive 5K Run, 5K Walk, & 10K Run
7:30–10:00 a.m.     Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
8:30–10:30 a.m.     Live Entertainment/Family Fun Zone open
9:00 a.m.               Awards Ceremony

Awards
$100 Cash Card Awards will be presented to the overall first place male and female competitors in the 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk.  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place commemorative awards will be presented in all competitive divisions for both men and women.

Fees
PRE-REGISTRATION (deadline 6/18/10)
$22 Online Entry Fee with Commemorative T-Shirt
$25 Entry Fee with Commemorative T-Shirt (mail or walk-in)
$20 Entry Fee Only (NO Shirt)
$60 Family Plan* includes T-shirts (3 members of immediate family). $20 each additional immediate family member
* Use separate forms for each family member
$3.50 Pancake Breakfast Ticket

LATE ENTRY (postmarked after 6/18/10)
$30 Entry Fee Only
$10 Commemorative T-Shirt (can be purchased at the race, if available)
Late registration also available on race day

Family Fun Zone
After participating in the run or supporting loved ones, bring the family over to the Family Fun Zone for exciting activities.  We will have races, crafts, jumpers and much more!  Make sure you come and enjoy all the fun activities on this special day!
  8:45 a.m.           Potato Sack Race
  9:15 a.m.           Hula Hoop Contest
  9:45 a.m.           Crab Leg Race
10:15 a.m.           Water Relay Race

Refreshments
The La Palma Kiwanis Club will serve their annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit their many community activities and student scholarships. Add a pancake breakfast ticket to your registration for the discounted price of $3.50—on the day of the race, the ticket price will go up to $4!