The world seems a little scary right now, so 101.5 KGB FM's Bob and Coe are asking San Diegans to show some love and join them to make the World's Biggest Group Hug a reality! It will take place just before the Finish Chelsea's Run begins in San Diego's Balboa Park on Saturday morning, March 3.
The Finish Chealsea's Run event is a major fundraiser for the Chelsea's Light Foundation. When Chelsea King was taken on February 25, 2010, a light was sparked. While Chelsea’s physical presence may be gone, her positive spirit — her light — only shines more brightly. A source of inspiration, Chelsea has ignited “changemakers” across the globe. Chelsea’s Light Foundation is bolstered by the core values Chelsea embodied, which are the driving force behind everything we do: poise and dignity, “enthusimism” (enthusiastic optimism), a go big or go home attitude, an indomitable spirit, and innovation. Chelsea’s Light Foundation, fortified by these core values, aims to unleash the potential of engaged communities, protecting children and spreading positive change.
Here are the World's Biggest Group Hug details:
WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 2018
TIME: 7:15am - you'll need to be at our KGB tent area no later than 7:15am (the earlier the better).
WHERE: Balboa Park, on the west side near 6th and Olive. Start line is at 6th and Palm and finish line is at Balboa Drive south of Quince - see map. Look for the big KGB tent to meet up with Bob & Coe.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE & PARKING: From Interstate 5 south: Take Sassafras (Airport) exit. Turn left on Laurel heading east to the top of the hill. Look for free and metered street parking near and around the west side of Balboa Park and in available pay lots. From Highway 163 south: Take University exit. Turn right on University, then left on 4th Avenue. Once you near Balboa Park look for street parking. Do not attempt to drive to the race staging area from the east side of Balboa Park, as you will not be able to drive across the Laurel Street Bridge. There is metered street parking on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues between Upas and Grape. We strongly encourage you to carpool if possible, and allow extra time to walk from your car to the event site.
RIDESHARE ON EVENT DAY We encourage you to use rideshare on event day! Soon we’ll be partnering with one of the leading rideshare companies to give you a discount for getting to and from the event!.
OUTLYING PARKING/SHUTTLES:Additional parking will be available on the east side of Balboa Park in the “Old Naval Hospital” parking lot at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way and in adjacent lots. Complimentary shuttle bus service from these areas will run from 6 to 7 a.m. with pick up from Presidents Way and Park Boulevard. Traffic in the area may be heavy so plan to arrive early and give yourself plenty of time.