Kaiser Permanente New Title Sponsor of 5K Race

Saturday, January 25^th 2014

 Race Supports Art, Science, Music Technology and PE for Local Students

The Carmel Valley 5K Race Committee announced today that Kaiser Permanente is the new title sponsor of its annual 5K road race, which will be conducted on the Saturday January 25th 2014 at 8:00 am.  The Kaiser Permanente Carmel Valley 5K & Fun Run raises money to support the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (“DMSEF”).  This non-profit organization provides funding for Art, Music, Technology, Science and P.E. at all eight Del Mar Unified Schools.  “What a great way to start off the new year by getting out and getting active” said James Malone, Chief Administrative Officer for Kaiser Permanente San Diego.  “At Kaiser Permanente, we are thrilled to support programs that create healthy communities and foster healthy lifestyles.”  Registration is now open for the 5K at Carmel Valley 5K.  The USA Track and Field Sanctioned course will begin at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School and will head south on Carmel Creek Road down to the bike trail, heading east parallel to HWY 56.  Runners will pass the Kaiser Permanente Carmel Valley medical offices and will continue along a beautiful tree lined path mixed with paved and trail running, splashed with some rolling hills.  The course loops back to Carmel Creek Road leading to the finish line at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School.  The community is welcome to join us for our Family Friendly post party and expo from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm that will include a variety of different expo booths from local businesses, the award ceremony, live music, jumpies, food and other entertainment.  “Kaiser has been such an avid supporter of Health and Fitness in the San Diego community, we are so excited to welcome them to Carmel Valley and partner with them” stated Katie Wilsey, who is the director and founder of the race.  “This is a race for everyone, from fast elite runners to beginner runners participating in their first race”.  The Carmel Valley 5K also has a Fun Run, which allows both kids and parents to participate in a one-mile non-competitive run.

About Kaiser Permanente:

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care.  We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans.  Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.  We currently serve more than 9 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia.  Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management.  Kaiser Permanente began serving San Diego in 1967, and currently provides care for more than 515,000 members throughout the county.  Over 7,700 staff and more than 1,100 physicians care for our members at 24 medical facilities; Kaiser Permanente’s San Diego Medical Center, which has 414 licensed beds and a 78 bed Emergency Department; and Palomar Medical Center, our plan hospital in North County.  To learn more, visit Kaiser Permanente San Diego.

About Carmel Valley 5K:

In 2012, the race’s inaugural year, it attracted over 1500 spectators, volunteers, and participants and raised $38,000 for the DMSEF.

To register for the Kaiser Permanente Carmel Valley 5K & Fun Run or to learn more about how to fundraise for the DMSEF, please visit Carmel Valley 5K.