Lightning Wellness Run/Walk & Santa Ana Cross Country Invitational

Description:
Lightning Youth Academy/Lightning Youth Running Club is hosting a 1-mile open for the community, 2k, 3k & 4k for youth and high school at Thornton Park in Santa Ana, CA.

KEY TIMES:

· 7:00 am– Team Packet Pick Up Begins
· 7:45 am– First Event: Open for the community and includes walkers, joggers, adults and youth regardless of the skill level.
· 8:30 am- First Youth Race

The first event is open to the community: Adults and children. After, the event will be for youth based on their age division.

Community Event: Community (Adults & Youth): 1 Mile Run/Walk: Race Time @ 7:45 am

Race 1: Girls 8 yrs & Under (2K Run): Race Time @ 8:30 am

Race 2: Boys 8 yrs & Under (2K Run): Race Time @ 8:50 am

Race 3: Girls 9-10 yrs (3K Run): Race Time @ 9:10 am

Race 4: Boys 9-10 yrs (3K Run): Race Time @ 9:35 am

Race 5: Girls 11-12 yrs (3K Run): Race Time @ 10:00 am

Race 6: Boys 11-12 yrs (3K Run: Race Time @ 10:30 am

Race 7: Girls 13-17 yrs (4K Run): Race Time @ 11:00 am

Race 8: Boys 13-17 yrs (4K Run): Race Time@ 11:30 am

REGISTRATION:

· Entry Dateline is Wenesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:59 pm on RunSignUp for the community and Athletic.net for clubs.
· Register conveniently on Run Sign Up for the community and schools or Athletic.net for clubs.
· Late Race Day Registrations may be available.
· All participants must complete the waiver in order to participate in this event.

If registered through Athleti.net; All payment fees will be collected at the meet via cash or team check only even if they do not end up racing.

AGES & ELIGIBILITY:

· 5-6……2018 & 2019 (1 Mile Run)
· 7-8……2016-2017 (2K Run)
· 9-10…..2014-2015 (3K Run)
· 11-12…2012-2013 (3K Run)
· 13-14…2010-2011 (4K Run)
· 15-17…2007-2009 (4K Run)

ENTRY FEE:

· Entry Fee: $15.00 for each participant (walker/runner). $7.00 for youth competing in the youth races.
· Entry fee must be paid through Run Sign Up
· Registration and entry fees are non-refundable

MEET RESULTS:

· Results will be available live through SoCal Timing and final meet results will be posted online through Athletic.net
· All registered participants will have a bib number and will have an official timing result.

CHECK-IN:

· All participants must check in at the start line. Please observe the flow of the meet and get your runners to the line at the appropriate time.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

· Individual awards will be awarded to the top 10 for each division race. Only the top 10 will be awarded in the 15-17 old combine division.

TEAM SCORING:

Top 5 will score points in all divisions.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Flyer

1 Mile Course Map

· The 1 mile course is a One-mile flat loop at Thornton Park open to the community. It is on grass, dirt and some concrete paths. The course will be marked with cones, flags and course marshals.
· Please Note: All runners, joggers and walkers can participate in the open race regardless the skill level. For the rest of the races and divisions, there is no need to pace your athletes. A rabbit and turtle will be available for the races.

2K Course Map

· The 2K course at Thornton Park is one loop for ages 7-8. It is on grass, dirt and some concrete paths. The course will be marked with cones, flags and course marshals.

3K Course Map

· The 3K course at Thornton Park is one loop and a half for ages 9-12. It is on grass, dirt and some concrete paths. The course will be marked with cones, flags and course marshals.

4K Course Map

· The 4K course at Thornton Park is a two-lap loop for ages 13-18. It is on grass, dirt and some concrete paths. The course will be marked with cones, flags and course marshals.