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Kids, Strollers and Pets Put the "Fun" in Upcoming Fun Run

Union City Sports Center's fourth annual 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk is open to just about anything with legs.

With kids, babies, and even pets taking part, the is not your ordinary race.

The fourth annual event will take place on Sunday, March 6, and kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Participants will run from City Hall and continue along the Alameda Creek Trail (see route map at right). The first 5,280 feet is designated as the Children’s Mile. Adult runners and walkers will follow the path to their respective 5K or 10K finish lines. Those entering in the stroller and pet categories will be interspersed along the race way.  

“The event’s purpose is to promote the importance of living a healthy and active life,” said Maynard Estrellado, recreation coordinator for the . 

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To further emphasize this point, the event will feature booths promoting health services. Vendors include the  American Cancer Society, , , Skin Wellness & Massage and Union City Football.  

Staff will also be a raffling off prizes such as gift certificates for one-hour massages and free memberships to the Union City Sports Center. A one-year adult membership to the Sports Center is worth $325 for Union City residents and $360 for non-residents.

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Now in it's fourth year, the Fun Run began as a 5K race in 2008 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Sports Center. The inaugural race drew a modest attendance with just over 20 runners, according to Estrellado. 

The 10K was added in 2009, followed by the Kid’s Mile and the 5K Pet and Stroller divisions the next year.

As the race grew, so did the registration numbers. In 2010, 88 registered participants took part in the event. This year, 70 runners are already pre-registered, an increase from last year’s pre-registration numbers, Estrellado said. 

Those wishing to participate can register online or at any Union City community center until Friday, March 4.

The registration fee is $15 for Union City youth 17 and under and $20 for Union City adults. Non-residents must pay an additional $5. Fun Run & Walk t-shirts will also be on sale for $10 while supplies last.

Walk-up registration is available on race day from 8 a.m. up until the race begins at 9:30 a.m.

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