The Sunday morning run features six separate races: a 5K run and walk, a 1-mile kids run (with three separate divisions for kids ages 7­12), a 1-mile kids run for ages 5­6 and the Toddler Dash, for kids ages 3­4. All courses are flat and fast.

The entry fee is $18 for runners 13 and over and $10 for those 12 and under (add $5 for race-day registration). All runners will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt.

For more information, call On Your Mark Race Management at 209.795.7832, email info@onyourmarkevents.com or visit www.onyourmark
events.com.

Operation FitKids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and fitness of America's youth. For information, visit www.operationfitkids.com.


Panthers win

Alex Estrada threw for more than 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns and he also returned a pass interception for a TD to lead the Panthers of Los Gatos­Saratoga Pop Warner football to a 40-7 win over San Lorenzo Valley in the first round of the league playoffs.

Estrada hit Trevor Vlay with touchdown passes for 50 and 75 yards to lead the offense. He also picked off a pass and ran it back 60 yards for a score.

Nick Miller led the ground attack in the win. Miller, Chris LaBouff and Chase Hayhurst all ran for touchdowns, and Kevin Kephart kicked a pair of 2-point conversions. Vlay, Nate Burke, Brady Cook and Nick Hirschman made fine catches of Estrada passes, and the offensive line provided the pass protection the quarterback needed.


Girls soccer

Soccer training will begin soon for girls in the under-11 age group planning to play in the 2003 spring season. Jorge Espinoza, a soccer professional with more than 20 years of experience, will lead the training sessions, which will help girls develop skills to play at every level, from recreation to class 1. For more information, call Lisa Lord at 408.356.5889.


Managers needed

The Los Gatos Little League is looking for managers for major division baseball teams for the 2003 season. Anyone interested is encouraged to send a letter to the league no later than Nov. 27. Interviews will be held on Dec. 1 and 2. Mandatory background checks are required of all managers, coaches and Little League volunteers. Send letters to Los Gatos Little League, P.O. Box 93, Los Gatos, 95031. For more information, call Rob Dunne at 408.395.1033.


Softball sign-ups

The Los Gatos­Saratoga Girls Softball Association will hold sign-ups for girls ages 7­14 on Nov. 5 and 12, 7­9 p.m., in the cafeteria at Los Gatos High School. For more information, call the league's information hotline at 408.291.2148.