Santa Anita's popular Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run & Walk returns following a two-year absence on Derby Day, Saturday, Apr. 9, with 5K post time at 8 a.m.
Deferred for the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Derby Day 5K has long been a springtime happening for participants ranging in ages from five years to 90-plus years of age.
“We are thrilled that the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Walk and Run is back, after two years due to the pandemic,” said Pete Siberell, Santa Anita's Director of Community Services and Special Projects. “For many thousands of people, this has been a Derby Day tradition since 1994.
“We are anticipating we'll have between 4,500 and 5,000 people either running or walking the 3.1 mile course, which ends with a lot of excitement on the inner training track. The race is a joint partnership between four iconic Arcadia entities, including not only Santa Anita Park, but the beautiful 127-acre LA County Arboretum and our two primary sponsors, Westfield Santa Anita and Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
“We also want to thank the City of Arcadia, which is providing police and fire staffing to help ensure the safety of everyone involved.”
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