The Lake County Milers Walking and Running Club is holding their 15th annual Spring Has Sprung Event on Sunday, May 7, taking place at Coyote Valley Elementary School, Hidden Valley Lake with the Kids race starting at 8 a.m. and the 5K warm-up at 8:15 a.m.
The event starts at 8:30 a.m.
The event will feature along with their family-friendly 5K and very popular kid’s runs 1/2K (300 yards) for ages 4 to 5 and 1K (600 yards) for ages 6-9. The age divisions for the 5K are 10 and under (for kids that are comfortable with a 3 mile distance) through ages 70+
This year the Spring Has Sprung event will support Middletown High School Track and Field and Kelseyville High School Track and Field. The entry fee for the kids run is $5 and includes a finisher’s medal (limited to 45 kids so register early!)
The 5K entry fee is a low $15 for ages 19 and under and $30 for adults and includes an event shirt in a variety of styles while supplies last. Register at www.runsignup.com/spring. Can also find link at www.lakecountymilers.com
The popular Spring Has Sprung annual event features a flat 5K (3.1 mile) run and walk through the beautiful Hidden Valley Lake golfing neighborhood. Participants can choose to “race” the timed event as a runner or fast walker or take their time strolling the course.
Medals are awarded to the top three in age and gender division in the 5K. The popular kid’s 1/2K to 1K run for kids between ages 4 through 9 is not timed and is limited to 45 kids.
Each child in the kids run will receive a finisher’s medal as they cross the finish line and can head right over to a kid-specific refreshment table.
Participants in the 5K will receive an event shirt and goodie bag. The male and female 1st place overall winners will receive a free entry into the Santa Rosa Marathon event of their choice happening Sunday, August 26 and 27 ; 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon distance, valued at $45-$145. For more information email lakecountymilers@gmail.com.
