A fun run or walk for the whole family - including your family dog!
The Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run/Walk is a great 5k race or walk, in beautiful San Luis Obispo. Ideal for One aid station will be present on the course. The event begins and ends at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA facility in San Luis Obispo at 1020 Southwood Drive. Prizes will be awarded to the top finshers in a variety of divisions - including canine! It is sure to provide a fun time for the whole family.
Walkers are welcome.
Register Early and Save $5! An additional $5 will be added to registrations on the day of the event.
Check-In and race day registration begins at 8 AM.
Award ceremony will begin at 10:00 am.
Prizes will be awarded for:
1st Place
1st - 3rd Place Men
1st - 3rd Place Women
1st Place Seniors (55+)
1st Place Youth
1st Place Parent and Stroller
1st Place Walker Men
1st Place Walker Women
1st - 3rd Place Canine
San Luis Obispo County YMCA Funds raised through the event will support YMCA
youth development, sports and fitness programs
throughout San Luis Obispo County.
2009 Fun Run Goal - Nearly $4,000 Raised! Our goal this year wasis to raise more than $2,000 to support the community building programs of the San Luis Obispo County YMCA. Your support helped us reach that goal and more - nearly $4,000 was raised through this year's event! If you would like to help the YMCA in
Register The Day Of The Event Registration will be taken beginning at 8 am on the day of the race. Day-of-Event registration cannot guaranteed availability of Race Shirt and goodies. An additional $5 will be charged for registration on the day of the event. Check-in will begin at 8:00 am.
Pre-Event Registration Fees:
$25 YMCA Members
$30 Community Members
$10 Children/Youth (Age 13-6)
Children (Age 5 & Under)
Canine Free
What is provided to the runners and walkers:
Race Shirt
Delicious Continental Breakfast
Post Race Snacks and Water
Raffle Prizes
Awards for the top three male and female finishers.
Event Sponsor
This event is due to the tireless efforts and generosity of Chester Gibbs. If not for his vision and financial support, the first fun run would be just an idea. Instead we are now celebrating the third annual Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run and Walk.
Chester is a long-time friend and employee of the San Luis Obispo County YMCA. For over 15 years, he and his late wife Mary, came to reflect the essence of what community means at the YMCA. Mary, at Chester's side, spent many years as a volunteer with the Y and touched people's hearts in many ways. Mary's legacy is what we might all hope for ourselves, that the essence of who we are lives on through others. She is with us in our hearts are we celebrate her legacy with this run, thanks to Chester's generosity.
Please come be a part of it, and join our community at the YMCA.
Supporters Needed -
In-kind product supporters are needed for raffle gifts and other items to defray event expenses. To learn how you can help support this event, call or e-mail Nathan Asher at the SLO County YMCA, 543-8235 ext. 115.