Arunay Foundation Beach Safety & Drowning Prevention 5k/10k/Walkathon
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM PST
Fremont, California
$35.00–$40.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, November 5, 2023, for the exciting Arunay Foundation Beach Safety & Drowning Prevention 5k/10k/Walkathon in beautiful Fremont, Alameda! This uplifting event is designed to raise awareness about beach safety while promoting community involvement. Whether you choose to run the scenic 5K or 10K courses through the picturesque Quarry Lakes Park or participate in the walkathon, your support will help make our beaches safer for everyone.
Kick off the day with check-in starting at 8:30 AM, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 AM to officially begin the race! Throughout the event, enjoy informative beach safety talks, fun activities for kids, and the chance to win exciting prizes. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to enhancing beach safety education and providing essential resources like Life Rings. Don’t miss this opportunity to rally your family, friends, and neighbors for a meaningful cause—let’s work together to prevent beach accidents and promote safety. We can't wait to see you there!
Kick off the day with check-in starting at 8:30 AM, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 AM to officially begin the race! Throughout the event, enjoy informative beach safety talks, fun activities for kids, and the chance to win exciting prizes. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to enhancing beach safety education and providing essential resources like Life Rings. Don’t miss this opportunity to rally your family, friends, and neighbors for a meaningful cause—let’s work together to prevent beach accidents and promote safety. We can't wait to see you there!
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5k
Includes T-Shirt
Early Bird $35 (5k - Adults 18+), $15 (5K - Little Ages 6-11, Kids 5 & under FREE), $30 (5k - Youth Ages 12-17). Standard pricing +$5 Race Day pricing +$5
Entries closed12:00 PM PST
$35.00
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10k
Includes T-Shirt
Early Bird $40 (10K - Adults 18+), $15 (10K - Little Ages 6-11, Kids 5 & under FREE), $35 (10K - Youth Ages 12-17) Standard Pricing +$5 Race Day Pricing +$5
Entries closed12:00 PM PST
$40.00
Organiser's description
Join us! Support a mission! Raise awareness about beach safety.
Rally your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues and join us for a walkathon to raise awareness about beach safety. Start a team, join an already existing team or participate as an individual.
Arunay Foundation https://www.arunayfoundation.org is committed to reducing beach accidents and coastal drownings by raising awareness and educating people about sneaker waves, rip currents, and other hazardous beach conditions. Our goal is to equip our beaches with Life Rings and keep our communities informed about unsafe weather conditions. Learn more about our mission and projects click here.
Course: Both the 5K & 10K are scenic runs through the packed gravel trails circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified. The distance has been measured and is approximate. No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course. Walkers follow same course as runners.
We cannot make a difference without your support and help. It is our hope that, together, we can raise awareness and make our beaches safer. All proceeds from this walkathon will be donated to our cause of improving beach safety.
Arunay Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-3499812). All donations to Arunay Foundation are tax-deductible.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
08:30 AM - 9:30 AM : Check-in. Bib & T-shirt pickup. Walk-in registrations will be allowed.
09:05 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome Speeches
09:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting. RACE STARTS!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Walkathon finishers acknowledgement and medal distribution
9:00 AM - 12 noon: Informative Beach Safety Talks, Time to Walk around Booths
12:00 noon: Event wrap up
At the event venue, we will have booths open for beach safety education where children can play beach safety quizzes, games and win prizes. They can also learn more about the LifeRings equipment. We will also have booths from various other non-profits and our sponsors.
GETTING THERE
From I-880 in Fremont, take the Decoto Road exit east and proceed to Paseo Padre Parkway. Turn right on Paseo Padre, then left on Isherwood Way. Proceed to the park entrance on the right.
From Mission Blvd (Hwy. 238) in Fremont, turn south on Nursery Ave. (away from the hills) and right (west) on Niles Blvd. Turn left on Osprey Drive and left on Quarry Lakes Drive. Proceed to the park entrance on the left.
More details about Quarry Lakes Regional Park , including a park map can be found here https://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry-lakes#maps.
PARKING
There are plenty of parking slots at the location. Please bring some cash as the park charges a 5$ parking fee per vehicle. The Arunay Foundation Walkathon Registration desk is located close to Ensenada South Picnic Area and there is a parking lot close to it. However if the lot is full, there is additional parking close to Niles Beach.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
You will need to come to the Registration desk to pick up your race packet. We highly encourage you to pick up the race packet at the registration desk at least 15 mins prior to joining, in order to avoid congestion and delay.
Your race packet will include:
* RACE BIB (WITH TIMING CHIP ON 5K/10K BIBS)
* SAFETY PINS FOR ATTACHING THE BIB TO YOUR CLOTHING
* ARUNAY FOUNDATION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Please present a copy of your order confirmation and an ID at the registration desk to pick up your bibs. You may also pick up bibs for another participant, but please make sure you present their order confirmation. You will be responsible for getting the bibs to the participant.
COURSE
*
Both the 5K & 10K area scenic runs through the packed gravel trails circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified.
*
The distance has been measured and is approximate.
*
Please make sure your bib number is clearly displayed on your chest before arriving at the assembly area near the start line.
*
The start waves will take place from 9.30am to 11:30am with short gaps in between to allow the course ahead to clear, meaning walkers & runners have plenty of space along the course.
*
If you can not join an earlier start wave, you can always join a later start wave, no issues.
*
10K runners will loop through the course twice to complete their run.
*
No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course.
*
Walkers follow the same course as runners.
*
Please stay on the trails, taking shortcuts can be dangerous and cause erosion.
*
We encourage you to wear proper walking/running shoes and dress in layers.
*
Keep the park beautiful, leave no trace except your footprints.
*
Dogs are not allowed on the trails.
*
There will be adequate garbage disposal facilities , please dispose of water cups and other waste at these garbage bins.
OTHER AMENITIES
Hydration stations will be located close to every mile marker
First aid will be available at every Hydration station and also at the registration desk
The park has several restrooms that will be available for your use.
FINISHER MEDALS
Your finisher medals can be picked up after the race at the finish line. We will also have a special booth setup for you to celebrate your medal with pictures and selfies!
SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZES
You must be present to claim the prize. However, if you cannot be present due to personal constraints, please hand over your bib to a friend or a family member or a teammate and they can claim the prize on your behalf.
ANY QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF RACE
Please note this event is 100% volunteer run and it is our goal to ensure that you have a wonderful walkathon experience ! If you have any questions or concerns, please do reach out to one of our volunteers, dressed in red Arunay Foundation T-shirt and they will be happy to assist you.
We really appreciate your patience, kindness and co-operation during the entire event.
Rally your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues and join us for a walkathon to raise awareness about beach safety. Start a team, join an already existing team or participate as an individual.
Arunay Foundation https://www.arunayfoundation.org is committed to reducing beach accidents and coastal drownings by raising awareness and educating people about sneaker waves, rip currents, and other hazardous beach conditions. Our goal is to equip our beaches with Life Rings and keep our communities informed about unsafe weather conditions. Learn more about our mission and projects click here.
Course: Both the 5K & 10K are scenic runs through the packed gravel trails circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified. The distance has been measured and is approximate. No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course. Walkers follow same course as runners.
We cannot make a difference without your support and help. It is our hope that, together, we can raise awareness and make our beaches safer. All proceeds from this walkathon will be donated to our cause of improving beach safety.
Arunay Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-3499812). All donations to Arunay Foundation are tax-deductible.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
08:30 AM - 9:30 AM : Check-in. Bib & T-shirt pickup. Walk-in registrations will be allowed.
09:05 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome Speeches
09:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting. RACE STARTS!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Walkathon finishers acknowledgement and medal distribution
9:00 AM - 12 noon: Informative Beach Safety Talks, Time to Walk around Booths
12:00 noon: Event wrap up
At the event venue, we will have booths open for beach safety education where children can play beach safety quizzes, games and win prizes. They can also learn more about the LifeRings equipment. We will also have booths from various other non-profits and our sponsors.
GETTING THERE
From I-880 in Fremont, take the Decoto Road exit east and proceed to Paseo Padre Parkway. Turn right on Paseo Padre, then left on Isherwood Way. Proceed to the park entrance on the right.
From Mission Blvd (Hwy. 238) in Fremont, turn south on Nursery Ave. (away from the hills) and right (west) on Niles Blvd. Turn left on Osprey Drive and left on Quarry Lakes Drive. Proceed to the park entrance on the left.
More details about Quarry Lakes Regional Park , including a park map can be found here https://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry-lakes#maps.
PARKING
There are plenty of parking slots at the location. Please bring some cash as the park charges a 5$ parking fee per vehicle. The Arunay Foundation Walkathon Registration desk is located close to Ensenada South Picnic Area and there is a parking lot close to it. However if the lot is full, there is additional parking close to Niles Beach.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
You will need to come to the Registration desk to pick up your race packet. We highly encourage you to pick up the race packet at the registration desk at least 15 mins prior to joining, in order to avoid congestion and delay.
Your race packet will include:
* RACE BIB (WITH TIMING CHIP ON 5K/10K BIBS)
* SAFETY PINS FOR ATTACHING THE BIB TO YOUR CLOTHING
* ARUNAY FOUNDATION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Please present a copy of your order confirmation and an ID at the registration desk to pick up your bibs. You may also pick up bibs for another participant, but please make sure you present their order confirmation. You will be responsible for getting the bibs to the participant.
COURSE
*
Both the 5K & 10K area scenic runs through the packed gravel trails circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified.
*
The distance has been measured and is approximate.
*
Please make sure your bib number is clearly displayed on your chest before arriving at the assembly area near the start line.
*
The start waves will take place from 9.30am to 11:30am with short gaps in between to allow the course ahead to clear, meaning walkers & runners have plenty of space along the course.
*
If you can not join an earlier start wave, you can always join a later start wave, no issues.
*
10K runners will loop through the course twice to complete their run.
*
No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course.
*
Walkers follow the same course as runners.
*
Please stay on the trails, taking shortcuts can be dangerous and cause erosion.
*
We encourage you to wear proper walking/running shoes and dress in layers.
*
Keep the park beautiful, leave no trace except your footprints.
*
Dogs are not allowed on the trails.
*
There will be adequate garbage disposal facilities , please dispose of water cups and other waste at these garbage bins.
OTHER AMENITIES
Hydration stations will be located close to every mile marker
First aid will be available at every Hydration station and also at the registration desk
The park has several restrooms that will be available for your use.
FINISHER MEDALS
Your finisher medals can be picked up after the race at the finish line. We will also have a special booth setup for you to celebrate your medal with pictures and selfies!
SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZES
You must be present to claim the prize. However, if you cannot be present due to personal constraints, please hand over your bib to a friend or a family member or a teammate and they can claim the prize on your behalf.
ANY QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF RACE
Please note this event is 100% volunteer run and it is our goal to ensure that you have a wonderful walkathon experience ! If you have any questions or concerns, please do reach out to one of our volunteers, dressed in red Arunay Foundation T-shirt and they will be happy to assist you.
We really appreciate your patience, kindness and co-operation during the entire event.
Location
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, 94536, CA, United States
Arunay Foundation Beach Safety & Drowning Prevention 5k/10k/Walkathon
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