Downtown Culver City was jam packed with runners from all parts of Southern California eager to participate in the Second Annual Culver City 5K/10K Run.
The Run/Walk raised funds to benefit the Culver City Education Foundation and Train4Autism.
This year’s event, which included an Expo and Family Zone, also had a Kids Run for children ages 3-11 and those with special needs, where they could run or walk a 1K or a distance of one mile, in the company of parents.
Train 4 Autism is a foundation dedicated to bringing together a community of athletes, physically active, and socially conscious people who are committed to raising awareness and funds for research and treatment for those living with Autism and their families.
CCEF is a charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing quality educational programs for every student in the Culver City Unified School District.
The foundation reaches out to the community in order to secure funds that will allow for it to accomplish its goals. Since 1981, CCEF has donated millions to Culver City schools.
This year’s top five finishers in the event’s 5K run were: first place, Stephen Tippett (17:20.7); second place, Abraham Vazquez (17:54.4); third place, Allen Gillett (18:42.3); fourth place, Tom Hummel (18:59.2); and fifth place, German Santiago Lopez (19:21.8).
In the10K race, the top five were: first place, Thomas Zarnoch (35:28); second place, Roberto Chavez (36:31.2); third place, Emigdio Ino (37:14.9); fourth place, Paul Armstrong (37:40.4); and fifth place, Pierryves Delaunay (38:02.1).
As of Wednesday, June 18, $47,064 had been raised. Fundraising is still taking place and persons interested can donate at: http://culvercity.kintera.org/ faf/home/default.asp?ievent=11 04515&lis=1&kntae1104515=555 806B390
