THIS WEEK
30th Ursula Rains Balboa Boogie 5K
When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 4
Where: Morley Field, Balboa Park
Info: Part of the 2008 Dirt Dog Cross Country Series
More info: Call Nancy Morris, SDTC (858) 874-8784
Web site: sdtc.com/races.html
Coastwise Mile
When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 4
Where: Start/Finish: Scripps Park in La Jolla.
Info: Scenic course travels along Prospect Street through La Jolla Village to Coast Boulevard before its Scripps Park finish. Choose between age Group, elite, corporate relay, a Mutt Mile (bring your dog) and the baby jogger division.
More info: Call Brennan Lindner (310) 821-7898 or e-mail info@genericevents.com
Web site: coastwisemile.com
Second Annual SeaWorld Shamu & You Family Walk for Rady Children's Hospital
When: 8 a.m., Oct. 4
Where: Start/finish in South Shores Park on Mission Bay, east of SeaWorld off of Sea World Drive
Info: All ages, fitness levels and abilities welcome; benefits Rady Children's Hospital.
More info: Call (760) 692-2900 or e-mail info@inmotionevents.com
Web site: ShamuAndYouWalk.kintera.org
Seventh Annual Boot Camp Challenge 3-Mile Obstacle Course Run
When: 9 a.m., Oct. 4
Where: MCRD-MCCS San Diego
Info: Three-mile obstacle course on paved roads and hard-packed dirt. Over 50 obstacles to complete, including hay jumps, tunnel crawls, fox holes and trenches, cargo netting and push up stations.
More info: Call (619) 524-8083 or e-mail branchs@usmc-mccs.org
Web site: bootcampchallenge.com
COMING SOON
Pacific BeachFest 8K Run and Walk
When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 11
Where: Grand Avenue Life Guard Tower, Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach
Info: Scenic run/walk on the beach south from Crystal Pier to Mission Beach jetty and back. Held with Pacific BeachFest.
More info: Call Kathy Loper Events (619) 298-7400 or e-mail kathy@kathyloperevents.com
Web site: kathyloperevents.com
Third Annual Walk on the Wild Side
When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 11
Where: War Memorial Building lawn, adjacent to San Diego Zoo parking lot.
Info: A unique opportunity to stroll through the world famous San Diego Zoo before it opens to the public. All registered walkers receive an event t-shirt, goodie bag, free admission to the Zoo valid for the day of the event & post event refreshments and activities.
More info: Call (760) 692-2900 or e-mail info@inmotionevents.com
Web site: sandiegozoo.org/walk
15th Annual Bruce Gorder UCSD 5K Walk for Melanoma
When: 8 a.m., Oct. 11
Where: Moores UCSD Cancer Center
Info: Event feature a prize drawing and free skin cancer screenings by community dermatologists. Proceeds go toward melanoma research, outreach and education at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center.
More info: Call Jennilyn Tan (858) 822-0023 or e-mail jhtan@ucsd.edu
