The OC Marathon celebrates its 10th anniversary with an incredible scenic course starting at Fashion Island and ending at the OC Fair & Event Center on Sunday, May 4 (as well as OC Half Marathon, Wahoo’s OC 5k and Kids Run the OC).
The course covers sections of Pacific Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar, Newport Bay and Back Bay, OC Performing Arts Center, South Coast Plaza, and the Santa Ana River.
The 5K will start and finish in the OC Fair and Event Center, finishing near the marathon and half marathon finish line. Also, be sure to check out the Health & Fitness Expo, Wahoo’s Fish Taco Village and Finish Line Festival.
It’s never too late to run for your favorite charity; its charity partners include:
The Junior League of Orange County, SHORTSTOP, John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF), We Rock, OC Marathon Foundation, Project Independence, OM Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach, Susan G. Komen Orange County, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, START! Training, and Fact Alliance.
5:30 a.m. – Marathon Start
6:15 a.m. - Half Marathon Start
7 a.m. - 5K Start
For detailed course maps and elevation, please visit the www.OCMarathon.com. Register here.
Natural Pet Supply Wonderland
Kriser’s known to loyal customers as the “Whole Foods for pets” just opened a new Orange County location in Laguna Niguel. Kriser’s offers all-natural pet foods, treats, toys, supplements, supplies and grooming services.
The grand opening celebrations continue the weekend of May 3 and 4, with specials including four plush toys for a total of $5, free collapsible pet travel bowls and free pet IDs. Also, you can enter to win a $100 gift certificate for pet food and supplies.
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Kriser’s Laguna Niguel is at 23894 Aliso Creek Road. 949.360.0145.
Other Orange County locations include Irvine at 5365 Alton Parkway 949.551.4100 and Newport Beach at 1044 Irvine Ave. 949.515.0000.
For more information about Kriser’s stores, products and history, visit www.krisers.com.
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