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10th Annual LA County 5K/10K Run/Walk for Health
Ernie Van Leeuwen Memorial Run is the official warm up race
for the 2008 Los Angeles Marathon, City of Angels Half Marathon and the 2008 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay.
Honorary Chairs, Yvonne B. Burke, Los Angeles County Second District Supervisor. This year's Honorary Race Starters are Pat Connelly, Coach of the LA Roadrunners, along with Bill Bogaard, Mayor of of the City of Pasadena and Northrop Grumman Corporate Representative
 The Ernie Van Leeuwen Memorial Run" was renamed from LA County Run for Health (Formally known as Girls At Risk) in 2007 to honor the life of the famous Southern Californian man who ran to better his health and himself throughout his 94 years. Ernie lived life with an indominable spirit and vitality that inspires people to better themselves. For a period of 13 years, from 1994 until his death at age 94 in 2007, Ernie Van Leeuwen was the LA Marathon's oldest marathon runner. During this time span he ran 13 Los Angeles Marathons, and numerous 5Ks and 10Ks. Ernie left us with 9 single age American Running Records, 8 of which still stand. There is a detailed biography of Ernie at www.journeytomylamarathon.com which also includes information about upcoming documentary movie featuring Ernie directed by Philip Steinman "Nothing would make Ernie prouder than to have the entire Southern California running & walking community get together for a LA County 5K Run for Health. If he could see all the great organizations behind this event he would absolutely flip out with joy." -Philip Steinman
The Race
Matt Bassett and Roland Riley are our Masters of Ceremonies.
Pre-registration by mail or online is $25 through September 5th.
Late registration online and on-site is $30 after September 6th.
Kiddie-K Fun Run $10 (no late fee) under 10 years of age.
Awards include: a medal for the top three men and women in all age divisions for 5K run and 5K Walk, "#1 Kid" Ribbons to all Kiddie-K Fun Run finishers, and plaques for the top three running teams in various categories.
The Wellness Expo held in parking lot Area B from 6:30 am-11:00 am and will feature over 70 vendors with informational brochures and giveaways. There will be many door prizes (must enter the race to win), food and drinks, music and entertainment and complimentary massages.
Free fresh bagels from Noah's bagels and freshly brewed coffee from Don Francisco's Gourmet Coffee.
A $2 pancake breakfast will be served until all gone (pancakes and saugage).
Plenty of free parking in Parking Lot F
All proceeds for this event will go towards $1,000 college scholarships to qualifying girls ( read more . . . ). To date, 167 scholarships have been awarded to girls at-risk for a grand total of $167,000. This family event focuses on health, fitness and education and is hosted by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women . ( read more . . .
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The course is scenic, fast and is USA Track & Field sanctioned and certified. It is one complete lap around the area that encompasses the Rose Bowl and Brook side Golf Course. The miles are well marked for the run/walk and water stations will be along the course and at the finish line.
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