Lightning Wellness Run/Walk & Santa Ana Cross Country Invitational

Thornton Park
1801 W Segerstrom
Santa Ana, CA US 92704

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SANCTIONED BY: USA-TF
DATE: September 29, 2024
SITE: Thornton Park; 1801 W.Segerstrom Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704
PARKING: Free Limited Parking. Additional parking at 2701 S. Rait St. Santa Ana CA
INVITE HOST: Lightning Youth Academy/ Lightning Youth Running Club
CONTACT: Coach Cholula at (714) 699-3345 or cholula@lyacademy.org 

DESCRIPTION:
The Lightning Wellness Run/Walk is a one-mile recreational event open to the community regardless of skill level. It starts at 7:30 a.m.
The Santa Ana Cross Country Invitational is a competitive event for clubs and schools. Depending on the age division, the distances are 1 mile, 2k, 3k, and 4k. This event starts at 8:00 a.m. and has a rolling schedule.

KEY TIMES:
7:00 am– Team packet & individual bib pick up begins
7:30 am– First Event: Open for the community and include runners, walkers, joggers, and adults regardless of age or gender.
8:00 am-First Youth Race 

DISTANCE, SCHEDULE & AGE DIVISION: Times are approximate and a rolling schedule.
1 Mile Run/Walk: Open to the Community (Adults & Youth) @ 7:30 am
1 Mile Youth Race: Combined_Boys & Girls 6 yrs & Under: @ 8:00 am
2K Race 2: Girls 7-8 yrs @ 8:30 am
2K Race 3: Boys 7-8 yrs @ 8:50 am
3K Race 4: Girls 9-10 yrs @ 9:10 am
3K Race 5: Boys 9-10 yrs @ 9:35 am
3K Race 6: Girls 11-12 yrs @ 10:00 am
3K Race 7: Boys 11-12 yrs @ 10:30 am
4K Race 8: Girls 13-17 yrs @ 11:00 am
4K Race 9: Boys 13-17 yrs @ 11:30 am

REGISTRATION:
Entry Dateline is Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:59 pm on RunSignUp and Athletic.net
Registration for the recreational 1-mile community run/walk for schools and individual runners. Register via RunSignUp:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaAna/lightningwellnessrun

Registration for competitive clubs and schools. Register via Athletic.net
https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/237505/info 

No late or same-day registrations.

All participants must complete the waiver in order to participate in this event. 

AGES & ELIGIBILITY:
1 Mile Run/Walk Open for the Community: No age eligibility
5-6……2018 & Later (1 Mile Run)
7-8……2016-2017 (2K Run)
9-10…..2014-2015 (3K Run)
11-12…2012-2013 (3K Run)
13-17…2010-2006 (4K Run)

ENTRY FEE:
Community Recreational 1-Mile Event: $15.00
Entry fee must be paid through Run Sign Up
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaAna/lightningwellnessrun
All Competitive Youth Athletes: $7.00
Registration must be made via Athletic.net
If registered through Athletic.net; All payment fees will be collected at the meet via cash or team check to Lightning Youth Academy. Payment must be paid even if the athlete does not end up racing.
Registration and entry fees are non-refundable
Pick-up Bibs and Packets: 7:00 am on Sunday at the registration table. 

MEET RESULTS:
Results will be available live through SoCal Timing and Athletic.net live results. 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 & TEAM AWARDS:
Individual awards will be awarded a medal to the top 3 for each division race. Only the top 3 finishers will be awarded in the 13-17 old combine division. The top 10 for each division race will get an Orange County hat. Ribbons will be given to the rest of the runners.
Team plaques will be awarded to the top 3 teams for each division except 6 & Under. Only the top 3 teams will be awarded in the 13-17 combined division. Team awards will be presented. 

TEAM SCORING
The top 5 will score points in all divisions.
The top 3 team will get a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place plaque 

Course and Parking Maps are provided on the following pages:

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