Miller YMCA's Second Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk Set for Dec. 19

Nov. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- NEWBURY PARK, CALIF.--The second annual Miller Family YMCA Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk will be held Sunday, December 19. The run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Miller YMCA followed by a free Kids Fun Walk at 9:15 a.m. Free childcare at the YMCA is provided during the race for children ages 8 weeks to 10 years whose parents pre-register and participate in the Run/Walk.

   Last year, the event attracted 480 runners. The Run/Walk begins at the Miller YMCA (320 Via Las Brisas) in the Paraiso Shopping Center, follows a course around the Dos Vientos neighborhood, travels around a nearby park and finishes back at the Y. Runners are timed and will all have their photos and times recorded. Awards will be given to the fastest five male and female runners in all age categories.

   The cost to participate is $28 for adults (by November 30), $34 afterwards, $20 for youth (age 12 years and under), $25 afterwards. All participants receive race t-shirts. A free pancake breakfast will be served to all 5K runners. Post-race nutrition will also be provided by Mama Ritas, Trader Joes, Boney Mountain Coffee.

   Proceeds from the Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk go to the Miller Family YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
"The Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk ties in perfectly with the spirit of giving during the holidays," says Katie Beck, Miller YMCA executive director. "Money raised will enable everyone to participate in YMCA programs regardless of ability to pay. Enjoy time with your family at a fun event while knowing you're helping other families in the community."

   To register online, go to www.active.com and type in "Jingle Bell 5K Newbury Park" in the search box. Run registration is also available at Road Runner Sports in Newbury Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18. Call 805-480-0309 for more information.

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With branches in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village and Simi Valley, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA serves the communities of Newbury Park, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Rosa Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park.