Do you know what happens every February in Brea?
It is the Brea 8K Classic Race/Walk. This year it begins at 8 a.m. on Feb. 25, and is a USATF certified course. The 8K takes place rain or shine. Go to www.brea8K.com to register. Do it soon, too.
This is the 31st year of the 8K Classic that began with 68 participants. This year, 2,000 runners and walkers from all over SoCal are expected to hit the pavement for the 5.1-mile race through Brea streets.
Race Director Elizabeth Fuchs said net proceeds from the 8K Classic, including entry fees, sponsorships and donations, benefit Brea Olinda High School’s instrument music programs, choir and color guard.
The 8K Classic has three events. The biggest is the race for runners, walkers and even a wheelchair division. There is a virtual race for those who rather run or walk without others, and a Fun Run for kids age 10 and younger. The youngsters’ race has its own course and goes from 10 to 10:30 a.m. And like all the other racers, the Fun Runners will receive an official Brea 8K Classic T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Pretty cool.
Register for the race as an individual or a team. Maybe get some friends to join as a team, or sign up your family to run/walk as a team. To save 10% on your race entry, register by Feb. 14 at www.brea8K.com.
Just put in the coupon code 24HEART to receive the discount. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Mayor Christine Marick said, thanks to her teenager, their family races every year.
This year is a bit different since she is mayor. “I’ll be officially kicking off the race, and we have a busy day of events already planned,” Marick said.
Councilmember Steve Vargas said he’s run the race for years with his neighbor, Kenny Suierveld, and will again this year.
Councilmember Cecilia Hupp said she and her husband, Scott, have participated in the 8K many times and probably will this year. Most of the school board will be in the race, including board president Paul Ruiz.
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