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-shirts.

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

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


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.


Softball tryouts

The Strikkers, a girls softball 16-and-under traveling team, will hold tryouts for the 2003 summer season on Nov. 24 at Oak Grove High School in San Jose. Pitchers and catchers should report at 11 a.m. and position players at noon. For more information, call Ernie Garcia at 408.281.7855.


Youth sports grants

The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (BASHOF) is accepting grant applications from youth organizations and schools interested in purchasing new sports equipment.

The BASHOF Youth Fund has provided nearly $2 million to more than 350 sports organizations in the 11 counties of the Bay Area since its inception in 1981.

The deadline for returning completed applications is Jan. 31, 2003. For more information, call 415.352.8827 or visit www.bashof.org to download an application.