Stephen Strasburg 5k at San Diego State University

January 15th will mark the first ever Stephen Strasburg Fun Run & Walk With Tony Gwynn

I’m not sure how many if any of our readers will be in or around the San Diego, California area on Januay 15th but if you are drop in because it sounds like it should be loads of fun. Proceeds will go towards the Aztec baseball program.

For anyone that registers here is what you can expect from doing so

Opportunity to walk/run through the beautiful campus at SDSU

FREE Authentic, Hand-Signed, Autographed Stephen Strasburg photo

Two COMPLIMENTARY tickets to a 2011 Padres game to the first 1,000 paid entrants*

Commemorative Stephen Strasburg 5K Walk & Fun Run with Tony Gwynn t-shirt

FREE SportClips haircut coupon for all paid entrants

Two COMPLIMENTARY tickets to a 2011 Aztecs baseball game*

Race gift bag with amenities from walk/run sponsors

Once the walk/run is over the fun will continue as they will activities for all ages which include

Autograph booth – featuring current SDSU Aztecs and other local celebrities**

Note:  Race participants will receive their Stephen Strasburg hand-signed autographed photo as part of their packet (Stephen will not be signing at the event).

Music

Kids Fun Zone – featuring bouncehouses from LB Jumpers Express, games and contests

Complimentary food court – walk/race food sponsors will be providing an array of food samples for you to enjoy

And much more…

There are a number of celebrities scheduled to attend the event and that list includes

Stephen Strasburg
Tony Gwynn
Garry Templeton
Bret Boone
Bob Boone
Mark Grant
Kurt Bevacqua
Bob Chandler
John Carney
San Diego State Baseball Team
Pad Squad
San Diego Padres Friar

Registration begins at 7 a.m
Start time for runners is 8:15 a.m and walkers is 8:30 am

The starting location is Tony Gwynn Stadium located on the San Diego State University campus

T-SHIRT, RACE BIB & PACKET PICK-UP (note: New Location):
Thursday, January 13 – 11a.m.-7p.m.
RoadRunner Sports
5553 Copley Drive
San Diego, CA  92111
(858) 974-4455

Packets may also be picked up starting at 7a.m. on the day of the race (Saturday, January 15) @ Tony Gwynn Stadium @ San Diego State University

You can check out the official site where I pulled the information from

http://strasburg5k.com/

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