Event Description

BOOTS 2 ROOTS 5K trail run and hike will support the healing of combat Veterans with post-traumatic stress. Proceeds will support two San Diego non profits. Warriors Live On, provides integrative mental health therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and backpacking/outdoor trips. Wave Academy, is a non profit dedicated to healing Veterans through warm water therapy. The trail run begins at 7:30am and hikers will start at 8:00am. This scenic course begins and finishes at the Rancho Bernardo Community Park. (Please reference the map.)

Runners and hikers will begin down West Bernardo Drive before decending onto varied terrain which includes grass, and mostly wide, well maintained dirt trails. It's a great run/hike for all skill levels, families and pets. You will enjoy landscape views and cross a beatiful bridge. Course will be clearly marked with volunteers directing the way. All you have to do is enjoy being outside and running/hiking for a cause that will benefit combat Veterans and their families.

All participants will receive the following:

-Soft Cotton Race T-Shirt

-Custom Dog Tag Finisher Medals

-Entry into the Opportunity Drawing

-Post Run/Hike snacks and drinks

Packet Pick Up will be held on Race Day at Registration 6:30am. Tables will be clearly marked.