The Oxnard Salsa Festival will launch its 18th annual season at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 23 with the annual Oxnard Salsa Dash through the streets of downtown Oxnard. The race begins at Heritage Square, 715 So. A St. and concludes at Plaza Park.
The 5k/10k walk/run and Kids Fun Run, which benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, offer first, second and third place awards in every age category, with the top three overall men and women winning a pair of K-Swiss shoes, organizers reported.
There will also be burritos and salsa at the finish line and an expanded family area. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Those who have signed up can pick up their entry packets from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 21 and 22 at Roadrunner Sports, 1714 Newbury Road, Newbury Park.
The race day registration fee is $35 for the 5k, $40 for the 10k and $20 for the Kids Fun Run. Call 805.483.7960 for more information on the Oxnard Salsa Dash.
The 18th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. Visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com for more information.