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Meet Brenda Villa & Erika Figge; Support The USA Water Polo National Training Center at the 29th Annual Los Alamitos Race On The Base

2/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

Los Alamitos, CA - February 25 - The City of Los Alamitos, the California National Guard, and the Cancer Support Foundation invite you to participate in the 29th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base this Saturday, February 27, 2010.  The race is held on the runways at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos and features helicopters, planes and military vehicles with music throughout the course.  Approximately 6,000 participants, spectators and volunteers attended last year’s event.  Events include: a 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Walk (now timed!) in cooperation with the Cancer Support Foundation, 10K In-Line Skate/Wheelchair, and Mission: Kids Run, and the Reverse Triathlon which consists of a 5K Run, 12 Mile Bike, and 200 Meter Swim at the USA Water Polo National Training Center on the Joint Forces Training Base.  The event also features an exceptional vendor area, $5 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast and free Family Fun Zone.

In addition Women's National Team athletes Brenda Villa and Erika Figge will be on hand signing autographs from 10:00am to 11:30am. Be sure to stop by and say hello.

Parking is available for all participants and spectators on the Joint Forces Training Base. Please arrive at least 1-hour prior to your race in order to enter the Base, park and register. In order to enter the Base, all adults must have a Driver’s License, Identification Card or Passport in their hand to show military personnel.  No pets are allowed on the Joint Forces Training Base.

Spread the news! For online registration, to download a race entry form, for information on sponsorships and vendor booth applications, or to view race start times, please visit www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us.  Race entry forms may also be picked up at the Community Center located at 10911 Oak Street in Los Alamitos.

If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Emeline Moya, Recreation Supervisor at: (562) 430-1073 x 510.