MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – The eight annual Gualala River Run takes place Saturday, Oct. 13.

The event will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Gualala Arts Center – where the river meets the sea.

For weekend warriors and families of all ages, the event is a 5K or 10K run with electronic timing and official results, and/or 5k walk through a majestic redwood forest, strollers welcome.

There will be a Coastal Creations Brunch, incredible raffle, plus family fun.

Proceeds help Action Network Family Resource Centers youth leadership programs.

Costs range from $10 to $30 (for walk/run), and $3.50-$7.50 (for brunch).

Register through www.active.com , www.theschedule.com , on the Action Network Web site at www.actionnetwork.info or call 707-884-5413 for more information.

Action Network is a 501(c)(3); non-profit corporation.