Runners converge at OCC

Local runners will converge for the Orange Coast College Running Club

invitational beginning with registration at 1 p.m. today on the OCC

track.

Dues-paying members of running clubs are invited to register and

must wear a club uniform to participate in one of seven events that

include races of one mile, two miles, 100, 200, 400 and 800 meters,

and a 1,600 relay. Cost for unlimited participation is $10. Proceeds

benefit Coast’s track and field programs.

The one-mile race will kick off events beginning at 2 p.m. and an

awards ceremony at 5 p.m. will conclude the day’s activities. Awards

will be given to the top three individuals in each event based on

age-graded world records.

Teams receive five points for first place, three for second and

one for third.

All area running clubs have been invited to participate.

Family and friends are invited to cheer runners.