Running with the Wild Things to The Far Side

What: 10K RUN & 5K RUN/WALK When: Sunday November 27, 2005 - 8:30 AM Start Where: Staged from East Middle Drive in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Why: California Academy of Sciences' environmental education and research programs History: 21st Annual Highlights: The 5K Far Side Themed Costume Contest with Cash & Prizes to the top ten costumes. San Francisco's most unusual run is back! The 21st annual 5K and 10K Run To The Far Side® is a Thanksgiving weekend tradition that pays tribute to the eccentric cartoon creations of Gary Larson. It is the only race where herds of costumed cows, chickens, squid, cavemen, and assorted Far Side fanatics compete side-by-side with serious athletes in a beautiful jaunt through Golden Gate Park.