Posted: September 7, 2006

Athletics: Inaugural Saint John's Santa Monica 5000 Set for October 22

Race Offers $5000 Prize Purse SANTA MONICA, Calif. - (September 6, 2006) - Generic Events has announced a flat, fast and fun course for the inaugural Saint John's Santa Monica 5000 on Sunday, October 22, 2006. This scenic 5K and 10K race starts and finishes near the world-famous Santa Monica Pier and features great ocean views and a post-event Party on the Pier. The 5K and 10K events start just south of the Santa Monica Pier at Ocean Park and Barnard Way and run along Main Street and Ocean Avenue with views of the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Monica 10,000 will head north to San Vicente and east to Lincoln before heading south to the Pier. Both races finish at the Santa Monica Pier with a post-race party. Complete course maps are available at: SantaMonica5000.com The race will feature $5000 in prize money, including $1000 for the men's and women's winner in the 5K race in addition to time bonuses and incentives for the top Santa Monica finishers. For the complete prize money structure, visit: SantaMonica5000.com "The Santa Monica 5000 is a great community that will feature some of the top runners from throughout the Southland," said Event Director Brennan Lindner. Race funds will help Saint John's Health Center build its replacement hospital, which will include a new Emergency Department. With 30,000 patient visits each year, the Saint John's 24-hour Emergency Department provides life saving services to the community each and every day. It also features a Fast Track program to provide care for life's minor bumps and bruises. "Saint John's has served the people of Santa Monica and neighboring communities for over 60 years. We are pleased to be the beneficiary of such a wonderful health and fitness event right here in our own community," said Robert O. Klein, Saint John's Vice President of Foundation and Health Center Relations. From: Karen Kalan, Generic Events

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