Senior Olympics coming to LB this month
LONG BEACH
Excitement has been building for the 2023 Pasadena Senior Games, a series of nearly 20 competitive sporting events ranging from archery to track and field now through July 16 for athletes ages 50 to 90-plus.
Long Beach will be the venue for cycling competitions Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21, at Area III of El Dorado East Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St.
Check-ins are at 8:30 a.m. for both competitions.
A 5K time trial and 40K road race are scheduled June 20 beginning at 9 a.m., and a 10K time trial and 20K road race will be held June 21 beginning at 9 a.m.
Registration deadline is June 20 for each competition.
To register for cycling and/ or any or all of 13 other athletic competitions, or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter. org and click on Special Events, then Senior Games. Seniors may also call 626-795-4331 for more information.
Competitive experience is not required, and residence in Pasadena is not required.
The public is invited to watch hundreds of athletes compete at the Pasadena Senior Games from through July 16 at venues throughout the greater Los Angeles areas and south Ventura County, including Arcadia, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Long Beach, Los Angeles (Eagle Rock), Simi Valley, South El Monte and Van Nuys.
There is no charge for spectators to watch the spirited events.
