sickness times; font-size: 14pt;”> Ventura County runners will have a new running race to add to their competitive line-up when the inaugural Lexus LaceUp Running Series presented by Equinox kicks off in Ventura on Sunday, mind Nov. 2. FOOD Share is the official non-profit partner for the Ventura event.

Runners will have the option to participate in the half marathon, 10k or 5k races. The race features fast and scenic courses designed by Ventura local Josh Spiker, followed by a festive finish line hub with music and a free food truck brunch complete with a Sierra Nevada beer. Runners will also receive a finisher’s medal, tech T-shirt, chip timing with real-time results and a free photo.

Ventura County’s regional food bank which serves 74,500 hungry individuals per month will receive 5 percent of each race registration and $25 for each volunteer secured to help with the event. Proceeds garnered from Lexus LaceUp will support FOOD Share’s Tackle Hunger food and funds drive, the food bank’s largest annual campaign.

To register for Lexus LaceUp, visit laceuprunningseries.com, and to volunteer, contact Jason Hendrick at [email protected].