March 7, 2010 8:00 am - 11:00 am.

The Union-Tribune Race for Literacy is a fast and very scenic 8K run/walk (that’s just under 5 miles) which starts in Balboa Park, winds its way down scenic Highway 163 (closed, of course) and finishes at Pantoja Park on G. Street in downtown San Diego. After the race, a party complete with treats, entertainment and booths in Pantoja Park awaits, then a bus ride back to your car in Balboa Park. This is one of San Diego’s favorite events!

Have fun and win cash for your school!
Cash awards will be presented to the largest teams based on the percentage of students in their school depending on the category (see example below). Team members may include students, teachers, parents, friends and anyone else who registers for either event under your team name.
This will affect our Balboa Park Loop.  We will have alternate routes during the time of the race.  Tours
may be delayed due to traffic.

March 7, 2010

“Gran Fondo” means “Big Ride” in Italian

Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races – that have become immensely popular in Italy.  In France they’re known as “cyclosportives”.  Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists, and tens of thousands of riders of all abilities participate.
In 2010, Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego will offer three route options:

• Gran Fondo — Long Route (101 miles)
  with timed King of the Mountain climb
• Medio Corsa — Medium Route (85 km/53 miles)
• Family Fondo — Short Route (51 km/32 mile)

Event Start

All routes start on the 1700 block of India Street in downtown San Diego – under the Little Italy arch — between W. Date and W. Fir Streets.

Start Times

Event Finish

All routes finish within the expo, located in south parking lot of the County Administration Building, accessed from W. Ash St. between N. Harbor Dr. and Pacific Highway.

FREE Event Day Parking

Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego will provide free event day parking for 750 cars in the north parking lot of the County Administration Building. This lot can be accessed from W. Grape St. between N. Harbor Dr. and Pacific Highway. These parking spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Additional fee-based parking is available in the nearby commercial lots.

(This does mean our Old Town Loops will have alternate routes and maybe delayed due to traffic)