Triunfo YMCA's 2nd Annual Goblin Gallop: Part of Oct. 19 Westlake Village City Celebration

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Sept. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- Westlake Village, Calif.--The second Triunfo YMCA Goblin Gallop is being held Saturday, October 19 as part of the 11th Annual Westlake Village City Celebration. A 5K run and 1-mile "trick or treat" run/walk will begin and end at the Westlake Village Civic Center (31200 Oak Crest Dr., Westlake Village) where the city celebration takes place. Proceeds from the two runs will support Triunfo YMCA teen and family programs.

         The 5K Goblin Gallop starts at 5:30 p.m. The route heads down Agoura Road to Lindero Canyon Road to Westlake Lake and then back. Timing chips are provided by Royal Results. Race medals will be awarded to the top male and female runners in 13 different age groups.

         Kids participating in the 1-mile run/walk can collect treats at stops along the course so they should bring trick or treat bags. The run/walk begins at 6:15 p.m.

         “We’ll be holding a competition for the runners wearing the best costume,” says Chrissy Withers, Triunfo Y’s lead program director. “All you have to do is check in at the costume contest booth before the runs and you will be entered into the competition. The top five costumes will win awards.”

         The City Celebration begins at 3:00 p.m. and features performances by local entertainers, an art show and a fun fair with proceeds benefiting While Oak Elementary School. A magic show highlighting the talents of Michael Raynor begins at 6:00 p.m. Food is available through 9:00 p.m.

         “The Triunfo Y is excited that the Goblin Gallop is becoming part of Westlake Village City Celebration tradition,” says Withers. “It’s such a positive community event with something for everyone.”

         Lead sponsors of the Goblin Gallop are the City of Westlake Village, The Walking Company, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UCLA Health and Dole.

         Early registration (through October 1) is $20 for the 5K run and $10 for the 1-mile walk/run ($25 for both). Through October 15, registration is $25 for the 5K run and $15 for the 1-mile walk/run ($35 for both). Late and race day registration is $30 for the 5K run and $20 for the 1-mile walk-run ($40 for both). To register online, go to www.triunfoygoblingallop.com. Race-day registration is from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on site. Runners can pick up their runner packets before the race on October 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Road Runner Sports Thousand Oaks (1714 Newbury Road Newbury Park).

         For more about Goblin Gallop, call the Triunfo YMCA at 818-707-9622 or go to http://www.sevymca.org/triunfo/.