Event Description

The RODEO RUN  Huntington Beach State Park 

                       Bringing the WILD WEST Alive!                           

The Cowboy Western-Themed Running Experience

Cowboy or cowgirl it up!  We are celebrating everything WESTERN.  Country western bands and music.  It’s not just a run, it is the cowboy round-up of the year.  Learn to rope station, and try your turn at a mechanical bull..  Best-themed WESTERN wear event shirts.  Custom cast medal that turns into a belt buckle !NEW MEDAL DESIGN!  Line dance warm up area.   5K /10K age division awards.  Top three overall trophies.  RFID CHIP TIMED by Itz About Time. There is a Wild West in all of us. An extraordinary Caren Ware Event.

Race Schedule: 

• 8:15 am Kid's 1 mile Lit' Cowpoke Dash
• 8:30 am 10K start
• 8:40 am 5K start

WHERE:  Huntington State Beach, CA. (lot 10. Corner of Beach Blv. and Pacific Coast Hwy)

• 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 is the google address.  But enter in the GATE on the corner of PCH and Beach Blvd.  To the EAST.  If you enter to the WEST you are heading into the City of Huntington  Beach lot.  The first lot on the left is the race!  After the race, enjoy the fun amenities of Pacific City.  Limited spaces for metered parking on the street.  Parking in Pacific City.  State Park charges $15 for parking.  Carpool! 

 Perfect selfie moments! ‘Corral’ camaraderie!

Group Discounts are offered for 6 or more members. CODE: TEAMUP  Code for families of 4 plus and military: STAYACTIVE

 Awards are 3 deep in 5-year age spans.  Plus top overall male and female trophies.

Entry Fees: 

• 5K Event
  • 5K  $40
    • $45.00 race day
  • 5K Youth or Kid’s dash (18&Under) $30
    • $35 race day
• 10K Event
  • 10K $45 
    • $50.00 race day
  • 10K Youth ( 18&Under) $40
    • $45 race day.
• VIRTUAL RUN (is $10 more for shipping)

Registration Fee includes a Western-themed event shirt and the Best BELT BUCKLE  custom cast FINISHER MEDAL ever!  

AWARDS:  Presented at 9:30 5K and 9:50 am 10K

There are “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans:
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80&Over.

PARKING: State Park charges $15 to enter, but you will get to park front row, right next to the event.  Carpool.  Limited meter parking on the street.  Arrive early. Or park at Pacific City and enjoy shops and a bite to eat afterward!

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up and/or SIGN Up :

• Date: Saturday, March 11
• Time:1:00pm to 4:00 pm
• Location: Road Runner Sports 13276 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602

RACE DAY SIGN UPS are available at RACE SITE  from 6:00 am to 8:15 am.  And RACE DAY PICK-UP AVAILABLE. 

Walk-up registration is welcome on race day. One person may pick up for other participants. Strollers and dogs on leases are allowed.

• Road Runner Sports: Join the VIP Family during the packet pickup and you’ll get $10 instant Rewards Cash to use on your purchase.
  That’s your VIP 10% Discount plus a gift of an EXTRA $10. Current VIP members will earn Double Rewards on their purchases.

Course: Definitely flat and fast on the paved running path with views of the beach and the sounds of the surf crashing. Great atmosphere. 

PLEASE NOTE: The course IS open to the public and will be shared with CYCLISTS and other runners and dog walkers.

You choose your course tactics. Race…Jog…Stroll…or Roll. Families can bring strollers but agrees to use at own risk.  TURN AROUND the attendant and water and the 5k (1.5 miles)  turn around and the 10K turn around.  

The Cause: Caren Ware Events are the something for EVERYBODY and EVERY BODY races.  Our desire is to host enriching fun, healthy, outdoor options for your lives and, in turn, gift life enhancing opportunities to others.  Activity helps health. It heals.  It makes life interesting. This is your opportunity to literally RUN a ranch. We are asking for additional donation to support MISS PAM’s Ranch; a ranch that has changed countless lives by a woman in a wheelchair. Do something real and really needed. Miss Pam’s ranch needs wheelchair accessibility. We can free up funds for ramps by your donations feeding the animals on the ranch. Pick a project and fall in love with the great combination of kids and live stock. Caren Ware Events is forming Ware in the World Foundation, which connects cultures through outdoor activities.  Providing hope, happiness, and enhanced life experiences.

Rain or Shine. 

 BEING Active. BEING healthy. Saddle up and enjoy!

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