Runners to Tackle Trails in Saturday's 10K

The city of Rolling Hills Estates will once again host its annual Hills Are Alive 10K/5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Though online registration closed Wednesday night, people will be able to register Saturday for $35. Entry forms are available online.

The registration fee includes a T-shirt, redesigned with a special tribute to the late Dr. John Pagliano, according to a post on the Village Runner website. Pagliano, who died in April, was a strong supporter of the race.

The race, now in its 31st year, attracts more than 600 runners and walkers, and will start and finish at Ernie Howlett Park. The race course runs along multiple horse trails, including the Bridle Trail along Palos Verdes Drive North.

During the race, the trails will be closed to equestrians, according to signs posted along the Bridle Trail. (See attached image for a rough trail map.)

The top three male and finishers in each of the 10K and 5K runs will receive plaques, while the top three male and female runners in each age division will receive medals.

Proceeds from the race benefit the city's Pepper Tree Foundation, which raises money to develop and maintain parks, trails, open space, recreation programs and facilities.

Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Blvd. in Rolling Hills Estates.