Oxnard Auto Center will hold a special Toy Drive from Nov. 24 - Dec. 11 at each of its 11 dealerships and all collected gifts will be donated to the 11th Annual Santa to the Sea Toy Giveaway Event.
“We’re really excited to have the Oxnard Auto Center as a partner in this endeavor,” said Mike Barber, race director and organizer. “I think the dealerships will help us expand our reach into the community, and ultimately collect more toys for families in need at Christmas. Our goal this year is to collect 5,000 toys, from participating runners and through toy collection boxes.”
A designated toy bin will be inside each of the Oxnard Auto Center’s 11 dealerships and will be available to anyone who wishes to drop off a toy. The Oxnard Auto Center is located right off the 101 Freeway between the Rose and Rice Exits in Oxnard, California.
For more information on Oxnard Auto Center visit http://www.oxnardautocenter.com/
For more information on Oxnard Auto Center visit http://www.oxnardautocenter.com/
In addition all Santa to the Sea race participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy (of at least a $10 value) to the race starting line on Saturday, December 14.
TO SIGN UP FOR THE SANTA TO THE SEA EVENT CLICK HERE
Nearly 4,000 runners are expected to participate this year in the half marathon, 2-person relay race, 5K run and 1K Kid's Fun Run. All races start at 8 a.m., except the 1K Kid's Fun Run which starts at 8:45 a.m.
The half marathon begins at the giant Santa located at 2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, goes through strawberry fields and a new business park before heading to downtown Oxnard and the Historic District. The race ends at the Marine Emporium Landing in Channel Islands Harbor.
The half marathon begins at the giant Santa located at 2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, goes through strawberry fields and a new business park before heading to downtown Oxnard and the Historic District. The race ends at the Marine Emporium Landing in Channel Islands Harbor.
The 5K run and Kid's Fun Run start and finish at the Marine Emporium Landing. The 5K course goes along Oxnard Beach Park to Rehab Point, where runners turn around and then head back to the finish line.
All participants must register before the race; there is no race-day registration.
Runners can register online at www.santatothesea.com.
For more information call race organizer Mike Barber at (805) 485-7233.
Macaroni Kid is a Santa to the Sea sponsor.
