July 12, 2008
Annual Community Event Enjoys Largest Race Fields in Twelve Year History

With 309 two and five mile finishers and a whole bunch of kiddie run participants, the 12th anniversary running of the Moraga 4th of July Races was the biggest ever! Congratulations to all of our participants.

A new course record was set in the men’s two mile race with Colby Pines (17) running 10:43, to improve the old record by 4 seconds. Colby’s brother Justin still owns with 5 mile record of 25:54 which he set in 2006.

Nicolette Sorensen (12) was the top female two mile racer with an outstanding time of 12:40. She improved the old 11-13 age group record, which was set in 2001, by 2 minutes. Di Harlow (55) improved her own 50-59 age group record, which she set last year at 14:50, by 41 seconds.

In the five mile race, Nate Beach (18) was the overall winner with a time of 26:59. His father Tad Beach (50) set a new 50-59 age group record with a time of 31:09. The prior record was set in 2001 by Robert Gormley. Robert still holds numerous 2 mile and 5 mile age group records. Sumi Kim (26) won the women's 5 mile with a fine time of 35:23.

There are lots of pictures you can enjoy from the race – check them out here: http://moragafunrun.shutterfly.com. Special thanks to Ed Katibah for sharing his photography talents.

A huge thank you to the Lamorinda community for the wonderful support of the Campolindo cross country and track teams! Special thanks to Ann, Nina and Jim Pantera, Don and Sylvia Bailes, Liz Faoro, The Katibah Family, The McKenzie Family, Marian and Ray Casabonne, Matt Ridenour, The Reinke Family, Paul Dyer, the Moraga Police Department, The Moraga Parks and Recreation Department and over 40 volunteers for all their help in making race day go so smoothly. Our thanks as well to our wonderful sponsors; please make sure to support them as often as you can. In addition, we would like to thank the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee for providing a free pancake breakfast to our runners!

Any questions (or corrections to spelling, etc) please email Barbara Brady-Smith at
Brady-smith@comcast.net.

June 22, 2008
2008 Fun Run Community Sponsors

The 2008 Moraga 4th of July Fun Run would like to extend a special thank you to our fabulous sponsors! This community tradition continues to depend on their support.

Oakwood Athletic Club
LMYA (Lafayette-Moraga Youth Association)
The Reinke Family
Scott Valley Bank
Teamworks
Mike, Kathy, Jean and Ryan Gallagher
Unisource
Caspers Famous Hot Dogs
Trader Joe's
Athletic Outpost

July 15, 2007
2007 Holiday Race Features Repeat Champions, New Family Dynasties!

Thank you for record attendance at the 11th anniversary of the Moraga Fun runs!

Over 300 runners and a whole bunch of kiddie run participants made our 11th anniversary running of the Moraga 4th of July Races the biggest ever! Congratulations to all of our participants.

Dan Madigan (28) repeated as victor in the two mile race with a time of 11:26. Dan holds the course record of 10:47 which he set in 2006. On the women's side, Katy Nelson led all runners with a time of 13:20. Two women’s age group records fell. Mary Orders (age 10), ran 14:49 to top the previous 10 and under age group record of 15:40 and Di Harlow dropped the 50-59 age group record to 15:31.

In the five-mile race Conner Mooney (18) led the pack with a time of 27:11. Sumi Kim (25) led all female runners with a time of 36:46.

Special recognition is due Moraga newcomers – the Orders Family. This family of talented runners placed in the medals in every race they entered with 4 first place and 1 third place finishes! Mary Orders (10) set a new age group record of 14:49 in the 10 and under 2 mile race. Her sister Sarah Orders (11) finished third in the speedy 11-18 category with a time of 14:42. Her sister Grace Orders (14) won the 11-18 category with a time of 13:37. Mom and Dad were not to be outdone by the kids though! Ann Orders won the 40-49 category with a time of 14:09 and Mark Orders won the 40-49 category with a time of 12:27. We all look forward to watching the progress of these girls over the next few years!

A huge thank you to the Lamorinda community for the wonderful support of the Campolindo cross country and track teams! Special thanks to Ann and Jim Pantera, Don and Sylvia Bailes, Shelly and Keith Guinn, Paul Dyer, the Moraga Police Department, and over 40 volunteers for all their help in making race day go so smoothly. Our thanks as well to our wonderful sponsors; please make sure to support them as often as you can.

Any questions (or corrections to spelling, etc) please email Barbara Brady-Smith at campotrack@comcast.net.

Check out complete race results and pictures HERE!

July 8, 2006
2006 July 4th Race a Giant Success!

A total of eight age group records fell, and three new course all-time bests were set in 2006!

Race results of the 2006 Fun Run are posted HERE!

Pictures of the exciting 2006 4th of July race can be viewed HERE!

2008 RESULTS : Click HERE for complete results & pictures of the 2008 Race!

RACE SCHEDULE:
7:00am
Late Registration
8:00am
Kiddie Runs
8:30am
5 mile run
8:40am
2 mile run/walk


ENTRY FEES:
$20.00
Before June 21st
$25.00
After June 20th
$5.00
Kiddie Runs

DIVISIONS:
400m Kiddie Run
6 yrs and under
800m Kiddie Run
7-9 yrs old
2 mile Run/Walk
10 and under, 11-18, 19-39, 40-49, 50-64, 65+
5 mile Run
18 and under, 19-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70+