Amnesty International of Southern California’s

(5th Annual) Run For Freedom

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• How much is the entry fee?
  For adults, the entry fee is US$20.00 before 9 June 2002, and US$25.00 after 9 June 2002. You can register for the race on race day (arrive early if you plan to do so!) and the cost will be US$25.00.
  For the Children’s Run, the cost will be US$10.00 before 9 June 2002, and US$15.00 afterwards. You may also register on race day for US $15.00.
   
• What time does the race start?
  The 10K race starts at 7:30 AM, the 5K race at 8:45 AM and the children’s run at 9:45 AM. Please show up in advance to make sure you can find a place to park and register on time!
   
• Where is the starting point for the race? (note: same location as 2001)
  The race starts 1.5 miles south of the Huntington Beach pier, in the beach parking lot located between Beach Boulevard and Newland. Enter the parking lot near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard or near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Newland.
   
• Where can I park?
  There are several options. If you get there early, before the parking lot attendant shows up, you can park in the beach parking lot for free.
  Other options are:
  • You can park (all day) for $3 in the parking lots along Pacific Coast Highway south of Beach Boulevard.
  • You can park (all day) for $7 in the parking lots along Pacific Coast Highway north of Beach Boulevard.
  • You can park on Pacific Coast Highway and put money in the parking meter. (25 cents = 15 minutes; 2-hour time limit). We will have a volunteer present to make change for people who want quarters.
  • You can find residential parking on a nearby street.

  We recommend that you arrive early in time to find a parking spot.

• What are the age categories?
  The age categories for the race are:
  

  14 and under	30-34	45-49	60-64
  15-18	35-39	50-54	65-69
  19-24	40-44	55-59	70+
  25-29

  
   
• How old do you have to be to run the Children’s Run?
  There is no age limit to participate in the Children's Run. But anyone that's a teenager or older would probably find more of a challenge running in the 5K or a 10K. The children’s run will be 1/2 K (500 metres).
   
• How can I register in advance?
  See the Race Registration link on the left for complete details.
  You can register online at active.com; or you can print and fill out our Race Entry Form; or you can register on the day of the event (if you arrive early enough to do so.) (If you do not have access to a printer, e-mail us and we will send you an entry form in the mail.) You can also register the day before the race at the packet pick-up location.
   
• Packet Pick-Up
  Packet pick-up is a convenient way for people to pick up their race bibs and other race materials prior to race day. You can also register to run at packet pick-up. Packet pick-up will occur at Duke's Restaurant (see address and times below). Parking is at Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street. You can park in front of the lifeguard headquarters or in the parking lot. Parking is free. Duke's is donating coupons for an appetizer or dessert for those who attend packet pick-up!
  Duke's Restaurant
  317 Pacific Coast Highway
  Huntington Beach
  (714) 374-6446
  Friday, 14 June 2002 , 18:00 - 21:00 (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
   
• Top Times (Previous Races)
  Click on the Race Results link in the navigation bar on the left to see the times from our previous events.
   
• I would like to be a sponsor for the race, how can I accomplish that?
  Many levels of sponsorship are planned for. Your donation can be tailored to fit your budget. For more details, e-mail us or call the (714) 308-6789 or (714) 557-8427 and you will be put in touch with the sponsorship coordinator.
   
• I would like to volunteer for the race, how would I do that?
  We can use people to volunteer to help on race day. The tasks involved are multiple, including helping at the registration both, passing out fruit or water on the day of the event, helping to direct the runners at turnaround points, etc… e-mail us, or fill out the volunteer form. Volunteers should probably be at least 12 years old.