GILROY
– You better find a comfortable pair of shoes.
The 28th annual Mt. Madonna Challenge 6K and 12K walk/run event,
a fund raiser for the South Valley Symphony, will take place
starting Sunday morning up at beautiful Mt. Madonna County
Park.
GILROY – You better find a comfortable pair of shoes.
The 28th annual Mt. Madonna Challenge 6K and 12K walk/run event, a fund raiser for the South Valley Symphony, will take place starting Sunday morning up at beautiful Mt. Madonna County Park.
The 6K Salamander Walk and Race will commence at 8:30 a.m. while the 12K Mt. Madonna Challenge run is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
Runners should gather at the Sprig Lake picnic area for registration or may register online at active.com.
The scenic course will take runners through a scenic view of groves of oak, manzanita and redwood trees. The 6K, or 3.6-mile loop, has an elevation gain of some 700 feet, while the 12K event will entail an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.
Due to limited parking, participants are urged to carpool. Shuttle service will be provided from Mt. Madonna Inn to Sprig Lake at no charge.
Pre-registration fees are $20 with shirt and $13 without shirt. They may be mailed to South Valley Symphony, Mt. Madonna Challenge, PO Box 1347, Gilroy, CA 95021-1347. Day registration fees will be $25 with shirt and $18 without.
Medals will be awarded to the first three places in each age group in both races.
For more information about the Mt. Madonna run/walk call 683-4683.
