LAGUNA BEACH : SchoolPower Races to Be Run Sunday

Organizers are predicting that more than 4,000 runners will take part Sunday in a race to support the city’s schools.

The 13th annual SchoolPower Laguna Beach Classic 10K is the largest fund-raiser for local schools. This year, $1 from each entry fee will go directly to the rebuilding of Thurston Middle School, which was burned in the October fire.

Runners will begin their trek at the Sawdust Festival Grounds, racing through downtown, along Coast Highway and through Laguna Canyon.

To obtain an entry form, residents may call SchoolPower, the major fund-raising organization for the Laguna Beach Unified School District, at (714) 494-3980. Forms are also available at Prudential Securities or BMW offices, which are co-sponsoring the event.

The fee for the 5K and 10K races is $20. The charge for a 1K “Kids Fun Run” is $15.

Participants may register today at the Sawdust Festival Grounds from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration will also be conducted Sunday before the race at the Sawdust Festival Grounds, beginning at 6:30 a.m. The 5K begins at 7:45 a.m., the 10K at 8:20 a.m. and the 1K at 9:15 a.m.