Leader: Brigid Pukszta

Location: Starbucks at the corner of Alton & E. Yale Loop - 5365-B Alton Parkway, Irvine

Directions: From the 405 freeway, exit Jeffrey and go north two lights to Alton. Turn left then right into the parking lot. Starbucks is between Ralphs and CVS.

About the Run: There are options for a 9.5 or 12 mile loop (or as short or long as you’d like), as shown on the maps below. Both courses start by running out on the San Diego Creek Trail towards Lake Forest. When the trail ends at Bake Parkway, go right and then right on Lake Forest Drive. Go up the hill and then down to Romaro Dr. and go right through the gate. The park with turtle statues and water is in this residential area. Exit through the gate on Pavona and cross the 133 at Laguna Canyon Rd. Follow Laguna Canyon Rd. for about a mile, and go left on Quail Hill Pkwy. Cross Shady Dr. and go right on the bike trail which heads towards, and then runs parallel to the 405. For the 9.5 mile route, go over the freeway on the pedestrian bridge, and run up Alton back to the start. For the longer route, pass the bridge, and run along University to Yale, and then go right to return.

After the Run: Starbucks, Chronic Tacos, Donut Star