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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-UP REGISTRATIONS will be $45!
Walk-up Registrations / Bib Pick-Up Begins @ 7:30am
5K/10K Begins @ 9:00am
Kids Fun Run Begins @ 10:00am
NOTE: The Kids Fun Run will not have the same route as the 5K/10K. This will be held in the Woodley Park grass area, close to the Vendor Expo area. The Kids Fun Run will not be chip-timed. As another option, your kid can run/walk with you on the 5K/10K route when the race begins at 9:00am.
**Race Participants that have pre-registered online should have received an email with the details below. Please check your Junk Folder, as well. Thank you.**
RACE LOCATION:
Woodley Park Section 1, Lake Balboa
6350 Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91436
Please note, the above address will not take you directly to the parking lot. The event will be taking place at the park/parking lot labeled Woodley Park Section 1 which is very close to the above GPS address.
DIRECTIONS:
From Victory Blvd: If you turn onto Woodley Avenue from Victory Blvd, the parking lot will be on your left, after the Air National Guard Center.
From Burbank Blvd: If you turn onto Woodley Avenue from Burbank Blvd, the parking lot will be down Woodley Avenue on your right.
Do not follow your GPS if it instructs you to turn up a service road (this is not the correct location). Look for the Run/Walk for WeSPARK signs to direct you to the correct area.
PARKING:
Parking is available on the street along Woodley Avenue or on-site at the following locations:
Woodley Park Section 1 Lot: This is where the Run/Walk will begin and end. Follow the directions above. If there is no more space, you will need to park in the overflow lot.
Overflow Lot: Turn down the road to the Woodley Lakes Golf Course. 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 DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30am-8:50am: Registration Open/Bib Pick-Up
8:40am: Welcome & Opening Ceremonies at Vendor Expo Stage
8:50am: Warm-up led by Body Unlimited Fitness
9:00am: 5K & 10K Races Begin
10:00am: Kids Fun Run Begins
10:30am: Awards Ceremony at Vendor Expo Stage
11:00am: Vendor Expo, Music, Food Truck, Raffle and more!
12:00pm: Event Ends
BIBS:
Please have your ID ready to pick up your bib and t-shirt at registration.
Please wear your bib ON THE FRONT. DO NOT take the pull tag off. The chip is under the foam on the back. Do not peel that off.
There will be an In-Honor/In-Memory Table with blank bibs available for you to write in the names of a loved one(s) that has/have been affected by cancer.
AWARDS:
Everyone will receive a Finisher Medal as you cross the finish line. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Age Division Awards Ceremony for Men and Women participating in the 5K & 10K races.
NON-REGISTERED ATTENDEES:
Those that are not participating in the race but would like to cheer on their friends and family are welcome! There will plenty to do besides running the race. Four legged family members and strollers are welcome too.
THE EVENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE:
Vendor Expo: Enjoy this great selection of samples & information from local businesses!
Food Truck: Enjoy delicious breakfast options from the Tropic Truck. Don't forget to bring cash/credit card.
RAFFLE: Purchase your raffle tickets TODAY! The option to purchase tickets will also be available on-site at the WeSPARK booth in the Vendor Expo. Check out our exciting raffle prizes by clicking on the button below. Cash/credit cards accepted on day-of event.
PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS & VIEW PRIZES HERE: https://one.bidpal.net/runwalk2024/browse/featured
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Race Day
We're excited to have Mark Walberg (Host of Temptation Island, Antiques Road Show and a WeSPARK Board Member) back as the event's Master of Ceremonies!
Join us before the race for the warm up with Body Unlimited Fitness. Take home a Commemorative T-Shirt and cross the finish line to receive your Finisher Medal. You can even compete to win an Age Division Award. After the race, hydrate with BRITA Water and meet our Partners & Vendors at the Expo. Enjoy the Music and Food Trucks and end the day as a Raffle Prize Winner.
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
2024 Partners & Expo Vendors
Race Contact Info
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LosAngeles/RunWalkforWeSPARK.
Course Maps
Place
Woodley Park Section 1, Lake Balboa
Van Nuys, CA US 91436