Memorial Day - May 28, 2012 - marks the 14th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5k, and 10K, Honoring the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion. 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), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 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 28, 2012.
The half marathon, 5K and 10K 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
Road Runner Sports
Join Road Runner Sports for a series of training runs and clinics leading up to the Laguna Hills Half Marathon and 5k.
Road Runner LHHM running clinics will be announced soon
Click Here for more information on Training Clinics at Road Runner Sports
The City of Laguna Hills adopted the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, of the 1st Marine Division. This infantry battalion, nicknamed "DARKHORSE" is based out of Camp Pendleton. The City of Laguna Hills intends to donate $3 per race participant to the 3/5 Support Committee.
For more information on the 3/5 Battalion or the 3/5 Battalion Support Committee go to web.me.com/lh35darkhorse
Don't forget to pop some extra cash in your pocket before you start your race on Memorial Day. You'll want to swing by the BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Beer Garden at the Laguna Hills Community Center. For $10 you'll get 2 beers and some post race snacks. Proceeds go the South County Outreach.
On-Line Registration will be open December 1st. You will be able to register for the event by going on line, just click on the registration link when active. You can also download a paper registration form from the registration link. Registration will also be available at the Road Runners 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 5K and the 10K. 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 2012 Information sheet coming soon
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