A well-known (fictional) Medal of Honor winner, All-American football player, international ping pong competitor, and shrimp tycoon once said, “I just felt like running.” In his case, that led to a few trips cross-country, which seems a bit ambitious. Thankfully, Orange County residents can scratch the running itch without needing to make quite that level of commitment. The opportunity comes on two consecutive weekends - specifically May 30 and June 7. Summer’s Comin’, Runs are Funnin’ By: Orange County Communications Department, Summer Kick-Off Pictures from Orange County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page
First, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office rings in the season with their Summer Kick-Off on Friday, May 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A fun run features prominently as an attraction at this event, but it’s just one piece of a much larger celebration ! Last year’s inaugural event was held on Short Street in downtown Orange, but the Sheriff’s Office intends to change the location of the Summer Kick-Off each year (it will be at Booster Park this time) to help make the event as accessible as possible for residents throughout Orange County. Beyond the run, other attractions will include food trucks, vendor booths, a K9 demo, vehicle displays, a pet adoption event, and much more! Summer Kick-Off event entry, and most activities, are free. There is a $25 registration fee for the Fun Run, per person. Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Sheriff’s Office to facilitate the Fun Run’s registration. Registration is available online and a t-shirt is included with signups received by May 21. See the flyer on the previous page for more information about the Summer Kick-Off.
One run not enough? The very next weekend, on June 7, the Michael’s Mile Color Powder Fun Run will return. Held annually the morning of the first Saturday in June, this event is known for brightening days (and shirts) with a kaleidoscope of color powder. At check-in, each participant receives a small cup of color powder to help create the “color cloud” at the starting line. But that’s not all... while traveling along the approximately one-mile course, runners and walkers are occasionally sprinkled with additional powder by event volunteers.
Like the Sheriff’s Office’s Summer Kick-Off, this run also includes an event t-shirt. The deadline to receive a shirt with registration is May 26. Michael’s Mile is hosted by Orange County Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Orange Healthy Community Action Team and the Orange County Office on Youth. Proceeds from the run benefit the Michael’s Gift Youth Activities Scholarship program, which helps offset the cost of kids’ enrichment activities for families in need.
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