VENTURA, CA - The Ventura Family YMCA will host their 13th Annual Fun and Fitness 5K on July 27th at the Ventura Family YMCA starting at 8:00 a.m. Event proceeds will help to fund the Ventura Family YMCA Open Doors Programs which ensures that no one is every turned away from the YMCA due to their inability to pay.

The event includes a 5K run or walk around the city of Ventura followed by a pancake breakfast all who participate. Awards will be handed out to the top three places in each division along with amazing raffle prizes throughout the day! Most importantly this is a wonderful opportunity to have fun with family and friends while supporting the Ventura Family YMCA. All pre-registered participants will receive a 5K T-shirt and the first 100 people will receive a YMCA goodie bag. Also, participants will be able to use the Ventura Family YMCA facility before and after the race.

Pre-registration is $30 for individuals and $65 for families and can be taken at the Ventura Family YMCA or online. Race day registrations will be $35 for an individual and $80 for a family.

To register for the Ventura Family YMCA Fun and Fitness 5K visit ciymca.org/ventura or for more information contact Patrick Lynch at 805-642-2131 ext. 22 or email Patrick.lynch@ciymca.org. Come see how we've been building
strong kids, strong families and strong communities in Ventura since 1887 and join us in a new generation of health, family and friendship at the YMCA!

About the Y
The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Ventura Family YMCA serves over 20,000 individuals annually through facility memberships, before & after school childcare, day & resident camps, youth sports, swim lessons, teen programs, and many more healthy lifestyles and community enriching programs which nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Through it's Open Doors program, the Y ensures that no one is ever turned away due to their inability to pay and facility memberships without contracts or join fees makes the Y accessible to all. The Ventura Family YMCA is located at 3760 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003. Log on to ciymca.org/ventura.