Events
5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-11)
The Doggie Run! We Wag for WeSPARK, too!
Description
RACE UPDATE: Event Rescheduled for Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Due to the significant impact of the wildfires in Los Angeles, WeSPARK Cancer Support Center has rescheduled the race to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved. We truly appreciate your support and understanding as we all navigate these unforeseen circumstances.
Please visit our FAQ section for additional information or reach out to Donna Zevallos at donna@wespark.org or 747.247.0586.
Walk-Up Registrations will be $45 + Fees
DON'T WAIT... REGISTER TODAY!
*Processing Fee To Be Added At Checkout
RACE LOCATION:
Woodley Park Section 1, Lake Balboa
6350 Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91436
Lace up your running shoes! Our 15th Annual Run/Walk for WeSPARK 5K/10K & Kids FUN RUN is rescheduled for Sunday, February 23rd at Woodley Park, Lake Balboa. Grab your family and friends and let's get moving for WeSPARK Cancer Support Center. There is something for all athletic abilities!
5K and 10K races offer their own Chip-timed Courses around scenic Lake Balboa. Each course is fast, flat and great for the experienced runner or the casual walker. Dogs (on leash) are welcome, too - register your dog and they get their own t-shirt! Strollers are accessible on both courses. Bring the kids along for the Kids Fun Run - a short run in the Woodley Park area.
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day!
- 5K & 10K courses – Fast, Flat & Chip-timed
- Commemorative T-shirt & Finisher Medal for all Registrants
- Age Division Awards – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Awards in all Age Groups
- Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-11)
- Lively Vendor Expo Filled with Community Partners
- Special Performances
- Raffle Prizes
- Great Music
Packet Pick-Up Begins @ 7:30am
Race Begins @ 9:00am
All proceeds benefit WeSPARK Cancer Support Center! www.wespark.org
Rain or Shine!
Race Day
We're excited to have Mark Walberg back as the event's Master of Ceremonies!
(Host of Temptation Island, Antiques Road Show and a WeSPARK Board Member)
Our Registration Team is looking forward to checking you in when you arrive at Woodley Park. After check-in, pick-up your Commemorative T-shirt and head over to the Vendor Expo before the race begins. Complete the 5K or 10K, cross the finish line and receive your Finisher Medal. You can even compete to win an Age Division Award! After the race, hydrate with our Water Sponsor, Open Water and meet all our Partners & Vendors back at the Vendor Expo. Enjoy the live DJ and don't forget to purchase your Raffle Tickets for a chance to win some great prizes.
Train for the Race
Check out these helpful videos:
How to Run Properly
11 Beginner Run Tips
How to Run a 10k
5 Strength & Conditioning Exercises
15 Min. Full Body Stretch
Race Contact Info
Course Maps
Parking
Parking is available on site at the following locations:
Woodley Park Section 1 Lot
This is where the Run/Walk will begin and end. If there are no more spaces available in this lot, additional parking will be available in the overflow lot.
Overflow Lot:
Turn down the road leading to the Woodley Lakes Golf Course to access the overflow parking lot. From Victory Blvd, the road will be your first right turn after the Busway. From Burbank Blvd, the road will be on your left just past the Woodley Park Section 1 Lot.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LosAngeles/RunWalkforWeSPARK.
