60th Annual Surf City 10 Mile, 10k And 5k Race Will Take Place In Huntington Beach This Sunday

Thousands expected to participate in California's longest-running road race.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2014--

WHEN: Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 7:00 am

WHAT:
Thousands of runners will race along the Pacific Coast Highway for the 60th consecutive year as part of the Surf City 10 mile, 10k and 5k race this Sunday.

California's longest-running road race offers runners scenic oceanfront views along the 10-mile course. Other event activities include a locals-only division, Halloween costume contest, and designer Surfboard Medals for every participant who crosses the finish line.

This year the Surf City 10 has teamed up with Project Self Sufficiency Foundation located in Orange County. The program aims to aid single families enrolled in an educational program in achieving financial independence. Participants' fundraising efforts will make their miles count and directly support local families.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

Amy Tomchak, Race Director of Surf City 10
Brigette Beisner, Program Coordinator for Project Self Sufficiency Foundation
Men and Women Division Winners and participants with deeply-moving personal stories

ROAD CLOSURES AND TIMES:

Pacific Coast Highway closed from Beach Blvd. to Warner Ave. (4:45 am – 10:00 am)

NOTABLE TIMES FOR MEDIA:

Media Check-in: 6:30 am, located near Race Start by volunteer check-in table
Start: 7:00 am, in front of Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, at Huntington Street
Finish: In front of Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, at Huntington Street

SOURCE RaceForce, LLC through PRNewswire by press release