Runners can hit the ground running when the Coastwise Mile returns to the area on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event takes place at Scripps Park/La Jolla Cove, and is focused on health and fitness, with the goal to bring families within the community together to enjoy the surroundings of La Jolla. The event could be for you if: • You are looking for a new athletic goal — establish or break your 1-mile time record. • You were waiting for a 5K division from last year — enjoy this year’s all new 5K. • You walk or run with your dog regularly — enter the Mutt Mile and associated dog costume contest. • You have not had a healthy, active outing with your family recently — there are divisions for the entire gang. Sign up for multiple divisions by running with your dog in the first race, racing in your age group after and participating in the team relay as the last race of the day. • Your toddler has an exceptional amount of energy — enter him or her in the 50-500 meter Toddler Trot (ages 2 to 10) and watch them fly with a smile on their face. • You are a new parent with sights set on being named “Fittest and Fastest Mom/Dad in San Diego” — bring your stroller and participate in the Baby Jogger division. • You are an animal lover or someone who frequents La Jolla Cove Park — proceeds from the event benefit the San Diego Humane Society and the Scripps Park Project. • You and your company or friends want to put together a competitive three-person relay team to challenge yourselves and other local running teams and businesses. • You want to participate in the raffle where, for only $10, you can have the chance to win prizes like a free massage from Massage Envy, a private yoga class for you and 24 of your friends, plus a number of restaurant packages (Whisknladle, Lean & Green, Brick and Bell, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza) — all to benefit worthwhile charities. For more information, visit www.coastwisemile.com.   If you are a business owner interested in receiving company exposure by becoming a sponsor, e-mail [email protected] or call (858) 454-6670.