Race training offered

Local runners and walkers have the opportunity to join the Strides for Hope team and participate in a 5Kandhalf marathon at Disneyland in Anaheim on Labor Day weekend.

Half-marathoners will train with professional running coach Gloria Rios for The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura's team. Participants receive 16 weeks of personalized training beginning in May.

Information meetings are set for 7:15 p.m., Thurs., May 15 and 31 at Future Track Running Center, 30125 Agoura Road, No. A, Agoura Hills.

The Disneyland Half Marathon course will take participants though the Disneyland and California Adventure parks. Half marathon participants receive hotel accommodations and a theme park ticket along with the training program.

To reserve a team spot, call Liz Gregory at (805) 3794777, e-mail liz.gregory@ wellnesscommunityhope.org or visit www.TwcVv.org.

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is the local chapter of the international, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people affected by cancer.