USATF Sanctioned Event.
Results for 2008 are posted
here for the 5K and 10K.
Results for the Kids 1K
Fun Run can be found here.
Photos from the race can be
found here. All photo images
have been provided by:
Third Annual Marine Discovery Run™ at Long Marine Lab
5K and 10K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run
May 17 , 2009
Photos are posted.
Click Here to view the photo gallery. If you would like to have a higher resolution image please send an email with the name or number of the image to:
info@finishlineproduction.com
Photos are posted.
Click Here to view the photo gallery. If you would like to have a higher resolution image please send an email with the name or number of the image to:
info@finishlineproduction.com
Bring the whole family and help raise funds and support for the Marine Research and Conservation Program at UC Santa Cruz Institute of Marine Sciences, located at Long Marine Laboratory. Your contributions will help support the expansion and construction of a state of the art facility totally dedicated to the study and support of the marine animals and their environment. This center will provide an invaluable resource for addressing larger conservation issues of wild marine animals by directly translating cutting edge research into the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Working together as a community we can all aid in the conservation of our oceans and the unique marine animals the live below the waves. The entry fees you pay for this event goes directly to helping house and feed the animals already on site at the center, and to support future research.
The Race:
A very scenic run or walk from Long Marine Lab out to West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz and along the ocean front. This is a flat, fast, out and back run course along the paved surfaces and walking path for the entire distance. Generous aid stations stocked with water and sport drink will be provided at two locations along the course (1 for 5K, 2 for 10K).
After the Race:
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center will host special opening times for participants and their families from 10 until noon. You'll have an opportunity to visit the educational displays and get a behind the scenes look at the workings of the center, including Exhibit halls, aquarium, touch tanks, Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed vistas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Entry Info |
Price |
Start Times |
1K Kids Fun Run |
$5 |
8:45 am |
10K Run/Walk |
$35 |
9:00 am |
5K Run/Walk |
$25 |
9:15 am |
Family Entry |
$50 |
|
*The Family Entry entitles family of parents and children to participate in the distances of their choice, mix and matched to suit your family's needs. | ||
Race Day Information
Parking
You will not be able to park inside the Long Marine Lab facility. All parking for the event will be at the UCSC parking lot located at 2300 Delaware Street, on the right side of the street before you get to the main gate for Long Marine Lab. There will be a sign and volunteers directing you into the lot. From this lot you will walk about a half mile into the area in front of the Seymour Center. This is where you will find race registration and the start and finish areas. Be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to walk to the start. Think of it as a good warm-up for the race. There will be a porta pottie in the parking lot as well as more at the finish area.
Packet Pickup
Registration will open at 7:30am on Sunday morning. There will not be packet pickup the day before the race. Your packet will be a bib number stapled to your timing chip. Make sure that the information is correct on the label at packet pickup. If it is not correct please let us know so we can change it in our computers. Each envelope contains a timing chip. This chip must be worn on your ankle to receive a time for the race. It doesn’t matter which ankle. Don’t put the chip in your pocket or around your wrist or it won’t read accurately. Everyone, including the kids in the 1K fun run are getting timing chips. After you complete the race/walk and enter the finish line area someone will ask you for your chip. These are not disposable chips like in other races…we recycle them for other events. That’s why they are on Velcro ankle straps. Please make sure you return your chip at the finish line area. There will be race day registration for your friends and family who want to come along but can’t quite seem to make up their minds yet!
Weather
The weather report for Sunday is a high of 75 degrees and a low of 49 degrees. This means it is likely to be pretty chilly in the morning so dress accordingly in layers. We’ve had some morning fog so it might be a little drippy and misty as well.
Sweat Check Bags
We will have plastic bags that you can place your jackets and sweats in before the start of the race. Write your number on the back and check it in. It will be nice and dry and warm for you at the end. Don’t leave valuables in these bags. If you have something really valuable that you can’t take with you on the run leave it home. If you forget see one of the race staff and we can put it aside for you in a safe place.
Schedule
This is the race start schedule. If there are any changes they will be posted at the start area on race morning.
Kids 1K – 8:45 am
10K Run/Walk – 9:00 am
5K Run/Walk – 9:15 am
10:00 am to Noon – Seymour Marine Discovery Center is open to race participants and their families.
Kids Area – we will have a table for kids with coloring sheets and crayons, and a dolphin ring toss game to keep them occupied while their parents are out running.
Food and Goodies
Each participant will receive a coffee mug with the event’s signature running marine animals. These will be ready for pickup up in the finishing area after the race. For goodies we’ll have bagels and cream cheese, fruit, water, and some special treats from Flipper Fanny’s Cookies – special “Finish Line” recovery cookies.
Post Race Massage will also be available from East Cliff Bodyworks.
Awards
There will be awards for the top three males and females in each event , 5K and 10K. These participants will receive a finishers medal and a photo with the marine animal of their choice. There will be age group award certificates for the top three male and female winners in the following age groups: 14 and Under, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79
Course Close Time
Course will close at 11:00 am. Walkers must remember to keep to the right and not impede progress of runners.
See you on Sunday morning!
For additional information or to volunteer for this event please contact us.