Artichoke Festival Family Fun Run

2004 Fairground Rd
Monterey, CA 93940

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Event Description

The Family Run for Fun and Veggies has moved to the Artichoke Festival!

Join us for the Artichoke Festival Family Fun Run on June 12, 2022 at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Runners and walkers age 4 yrs to adult are invited for fun, exercise, and goodies on Sunday morning starting at 8:00 AM, prior to the Artichoke Festival.

For extra fun, come dressed as your favorite vegetable for a chance to win a Best Veggie Costume prize!

All participants will get a free entry ticket to the Artichoke Festival along with a T-shirt (while supplies last) and water and snacks in their goodie bags. Fun obstacles and games will be placed along the course, appropriate for all ages to enjoy. You’ll get to run through some fun way-stations like an inflatable obstacle course, bubbles, and much more. Plus, meet Pete the Cat, Curious George, and your favorite veggie condiments along the way.

The race will take place rain or shine. If you have questions please contact Artichoke Festival office at (831) 633-2465 (toll free: 888-808-7707). Or, email ArtichokeFest5K@gmail.com

See you in June!

 

Event details and schedule

PRE-REGISTRATION: online until June 10, 2022 on ACTIVE.COM

Race day Registration will start at 7:00 am, on Sunday, JUNE 12, 2022, Fairground’s Gate 6, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. Race begins at 8:00 AM. Course closes at 10:00 AM. Registration fees are nontransferable, nonrefundable. A registration form is required for each individual participant. All runners and/or walkers must be able to complete the course in two (2) hours or less. The race will take place rain or shine.

ENTRY FEES:
    • Adults and Children, 4-120 years – $40 per individual through June 11, 2022; $45 on June 12, race day.

FEE INCLUDES:  one (1) free T-shirt (while supplies last), one (1) entry ticket to the Artichoke Festival (June 11-12, 2022), snacks, water, and fun giveaways.
This is a Fun Run, the course will not be timed. Pre-registration packet pick-up will not be available ahead of race day.

COURSE:  All runs and walks start and end at gate 6, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Course surface is a combination of asphalt, concrete walks, and grass lawn, running along the outer periphery of the fairgrounds property. Fun obstacles and games will be placed along the course, appropriate for all ages to enjoy.

AWARDS:

  • Adults and children 4-120 yrs: Receive a run medal. Come dressed as your favorite vegetable for a chance to win Best Veggie Costume.

Pre-Registration and New Registration Dates:

1. Pick up mail-in order forms in Monterey and Aptos at Fleet Feet, through Wednesday, June 8, 2022:

  • 472 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940
  • 7960 Soquel Drive, Ste., Aptos, CA 95003

2. Pre-register in Castroville, at the Artichoke Festival Office, through Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (Please call ahead for office hours):

  • 11402 Merritt St., Castroville, CA 95012, Tuesday – Thursday, (in Nick’s HiWay Market shopping mall, behind the Shell Gas Station.)
  • Or, scan this form to artifest@att.net, through Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

3. Pre-register online at www.active.com  (Online pre-registration closes June 10, 2022)
4. Register day of the run, starting at 7:00 AM at Monterey County Fairgrounds Gate 6, (June 12, 2022)

Parking:
Limited parking will be available on Fairground Rd, in front of the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. If you’re planning to attend the Festival, the fee-per-vehicle parking lots north and south of the fairgrounds off Garden and Airport Roads will be open for parking. Gate 8 parking is General Parking at $15 per vehicle. The arena at Gate 6, and golf course lot on Garden Rd, is Premium Parking at $20 per vehicle. We highly encourage our run participants to GO GREEN and carpool!

What to Wear:

Participants are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite vegetable! Otherwise, wear comfortable clothing and good running/athletic shoes. You will receive a free ticket to the Artichoke Festival, (10:00am – 5:00pm), so you may be on your feet for lots more fun and activities after the Fun Run!

What to Bring:

Fellow runners to cheer you on! ID, sun block, sun glasses, a windbreaker in case the weather changes, and a towel to wipe off any sweat, water, or BUBBLES. Please leave your pets at home, animals are not allowed on Fairgrounds property.

Be Prepared:

Eat something at least an hour prior to the start of the race.


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