Need Help Getting Started?

Is this your first 5K? No worries! Here are some resources to help you get started.

Need to train for your first 5K, this Active.com article goes over steps and tips for preparing for your first 5K.

Follow us on Facebook where we will be promoting our activities as we approach race week.

You are welcome to run your 5k wherever you want!

If you plan to run on the UCLA campus, here are some suggested routes:

• Official UCLA 5K route
• Approximately 12x around Drake Stadium Track

Take this opportunity to explore Los Angeles! Here are some fun runs around the city:

• http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-la-running-pictures-photogallery.html
• http://www.active.com/running/articles/the-best-running-route-in-downtown-los-angeles
• http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/los-angeles-ca/
• http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/where-run-los-angeles-las-top-10-running-paths

For those who are running their first 5K or would like some suggestions on training, see training programs below.

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