School Ghoul Los Alamitos 10k, 5k, and Kids Festival of Races is a district-wide event that raises awareness of the importance physical fitness and helps to raise funds for the Los Alamitos Education Foundation.
Gus Quinonez, the founder and race director of School Ghoul, had a desire to create an event that emphasizes fitness and a sense of community. As a three-time American record holder in long distance road racing and former Olympic Trials qualifier he has a passion for running. His determination to design the perfect course and his experience in competing at the highest level has brought elite athletes from all over Southern California.
“School Ghoul Los Alamitos 5k Run was started with the desire to give back to our amazing community. After my son, Kai, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in 2010, we had an outpouring of support from our community. I wanted to bring the run back to Rossmoor to say thank you to our wonderful friends and neighbors. Our committee is completely staffed by volunteers and 100 percent of the net proceeds goes directly to LAEF. The day after School Ghoul Kai’s Make A Wish to be an Anaheim Duck is being fulfilled. He will be skating with the Ducks on Opening Night!“
The run: Flat and fast, out and back, through the scenic tree-lined streets of Rossmoor. Cash prizes and Brooks merchandise will be awarded for top runners. Medal and event t-shirt will be given to each participant. This fun community event also includes a Kids Festival of Races and Costume Contest. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for various categories. Razor scooters for first place boys and girls in each category.
The event: Music, Community Expo, Ghoul Zone – where kids can participate in fun, Fall carnival games and also a pumpkin patch. The Boy Scouts will be flipping pancakes for a Ghoulishly Great Pancake Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Rush Park, 3001 Blume Drive, Rossmoor, 90720
On-site registration for the event opens at 7:15 a.m. at Rush Park.
Packet Pickup Expo: Come to pre registration and packet pick up at Rush Park auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 3 – 6 p.m.
School Ghoul Los Alamitos on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SchoolGhoul5kRunForOurSchools
School Ghoul website: www.SchoolGhoulLosAlamitos.com.You can help. For sponsorship opportunities or Community Expo Vendor’s inquiries, please contact Laurie Beverage at 949-294-4238 or at info@sg-la.org or visit online at www.SchoolGhoulLosAlamitos.com
Volunteer opportunities are available. Please visit online at www.SchoolGhoulLosAlamitos.com for sign up information.