HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Have you always wanted to participate in a 5k (3.1 mile) race but felt intimidated? Now is your chance to obtain your goal.

The Lake County Milers walking and running club will be conducting a six-week 5k running clinic starting Saturday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m., and the public is warmly invited.

The clinic will be meeting at Hardester’s Plaza, Hartmann Road exit off Highway 29 outside Mountain High Coffee in Hidden Valley Lake.

The fee for the six-week clinic is $25 for adults and $15 for teens. Older preteens are invited to participate at no charge with accompanied parent.

Prerequisite for participating in the clinic is the ability to jog slowly for one mile, so start training now. All participants must be in good health and a waiver must be signed by participants or guardian if participant is under 18.

The running clinic will focus on enabling participants through a supportive walking/running program to increase the ability to jog to 3.1 miles (5k) by Sept. 17.

The clinic fee will include a 5k (3.1 mile) race entry into the popular Milers fourth annual Beer and Bratwurst 5k held at the Crazy Creek Glider port on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Lake County Miler Club members may participate in the clinic at no charge, but will not receive a complimentary race-entry.

All participants must wear appropriate running shoes and bring water.

To sign up for the clinic call 707-987-3229 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To find out more about the Lake County Milers or to join our non-profit club, please visit www.lakecountymilers.com.

Jeanine Burnett is president of the Lake County Milers.