THIS WEEK

Pacific BeachFest 8K Run and Walk

When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 11

Where: Grand Avenue Life Guard Tower, Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach

Info: Scenic run/walk on the beach south from Crystal Pier to Mission Beach jetty and back. Held with Pacific BeachFest.

More info: Call Kathy Loper Events (619) 298-7400 or e-mail kathy@kathyloperevents.com

Web site: kathyloperevents.com

Third Annual Walk on the Wild Side

When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 11

Where: War Memorial Building lawn, adjacent to San Diego Zoo parking lot.

Info: A unique opportunity to stroll through the world famous San Diego Zoo before it opens to the public. All registered walkers receive an event T-shirt, goodie bag, free admission to the Zoo valid for the day of the event and post event refreshments and activities.

More info: Call (760) 692-2900 or e-mail info@inmotionevents.com

Web site: sandiegozoo.org/walk

15th Annual Bruce Gorder UCSD 5K Walk for Melanoma

When: 8 a.m., Oct. 11

Where: Moores UCSD Cancer Center

Info: Event features a prize drawing and free skin cancer screenings by community dermatologists. Proceeds go toward melanoma research, outreach and education at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center.

More info: Call Jennilyn Tan (858) 822-0023 or e-mail jhtan@ucsd.edu

COMING SOON

The Second Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K

When: 8 a.m. Oct. 18

Where: NTC Park in Liberty Station, Point Loma

Info: Event benefits the Monarch School of San Diego for homeless and at-risk children. Health and Lifestyle Expo will follow the race.

More info: Call (619) 384-7910 or write info@redshoeshuffle.com

Web site: redshoeshuffle.com

17th Annual SDG&E Armed Services YMCA 10K Mud Run

When: 9 a.m. Oct. 18

Where: Lake O'Neill, Camp Pendleton

Info: Challenging race with rugged terrain, slippery training obstacles with knee-to waist-deep water and mud pits.

More info: Call (760) 385-4921 or write to cpraces@y-events.com

Web site: camppendletonraces.com