The Dana Point Fesitval of Whales Grunion Run 5K Run/Walk and Kids' 1K Run will take place in Doheny State Beach on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 8:00am.  This is a fast and flat scenic 3.1 mile run along the coast and through Doheny State Beach.  The event is part of the two week Dana Point Festival of Whales.  For more information about the Festival of Whales, please visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.  

EVENT TIMES 

8:00am     5K Run/Walk Start

9:00am     Kids' 1K Run

9:30am     Awards

REGISTRATION and PACKET PICK UP

On-line registration is now closed.  You can register for this event at packet pick-up (see details below) or on race day from 7:00am to 7:45am.  Cash or check for on-site registrations, please. 

Packet pick up will be Saturday, March 12th at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor from 9:00am to 2:00pm.  STAY AND CHECK OUT ALL THE OCEAN INSTITUTE HAS TO OFFER!  Special rate for Grunion Run participants of $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per child on 3/13/10.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Proceeds benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, and will be used to support interpretive events in the park and the refurbishment of the Visitor's Center, Orange County's largest public aquarium.

This will be a timed event.  Timing services provided by PrimeTime. 

Overall Male & Female and Age Group awards.

Event will be held rain or shine.  No strollers, rollerblades or pets allowed.  Registration fees are non-refundable and bibs are non-transferable.

PARKING

Parking is available within the State Park on a first come basis at $15.00.  Free unlimited parking is available inm the west end lots of the Dana Point Harbor.  There will be complimentary race day shuttle service from 7:00am to 10:00am from the Harbor to the event and back.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Join the VFW for a pancake breakfast in the Harbor immediately following the race.  Show them  your race bib and get $1.00 off each breakfast (including kids.) Take the shuttle back.  It's easy.  It's delicious.  You've earned it. 

OFFICIAL WARM UP RACE of the

FEES

$35 5K Run /Walk 

$15   Kids' 1K Run

On-site registrations add $5.00