Memorial Day -May 25, 2009 - marks the 11th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial 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! In 2009 the event will have a 1-day Expo, so all events are on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009 The half marathon and 5K both start in front of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center. The Kids Races start and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
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. A portion of the proceeds will go the BJ's Restaurant Foundation.
The BJ's Restaurants Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
dedicated to support charities benefiting children's healthcare and
education, with primary focus on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In
addition, our Foundation recognizes and rewards the volunteer efforts of
BJ's Restaurants team members across the country as they help to give back
to the communities in which our restaurants do business
On-Line Registration is now CLOSED. You may still register for the event by going to either the Laguna Hills Mall’s center court on Sunday 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
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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.
