The Cardiff Kook Run

By Tony Cagala

Feb 10, 2012 • 570 views • 0 comments

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — The Cardiff Kook Run saw runners of every ilk come out to participate in the 5K/10K race Feb. 5. The race was part of the celebration of the “greatest town on the map — on the greatest day of the year — Super Bowl Sunday.”The race began at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas and continued south along Coast Highway 101 to the famous Cardiff Kook statue. The race was founded by Steve Lebherz and Seth Brewer who said that “everybody should see this (route).”

: Weather was sunny and a perfect 62 degrees at the start of the 10K race. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Cardiff resident and Coastal Cosmos columnist Kyle Stock thinks the Cardiff Kook Run is out of this world! Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: The Prada Racing Team, a competitive racing club having a bit of fun at the Cardiff Kook Run! Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: San Diego resident Joshua Stout and Carlsbad resident Bruce Scannell are a couple of Angry Birds. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Encinitas resident Colby Archer prepares to run in his second 5K. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Shark sighting! A group of North County women pay tribute to one of the more creative efforts to decorate the Kook. Cardiff resident Sharon Belknap, Encinitas resident Donna Wettstein, Encinitas resident Heather Nelson, Carlsbad resident Barbara Larson, Encinitas resident Paige Nelson, Leucadia resident Gwyn Benedict, Encinitas resident Barbara Bolton, and Oceanside resident Carol Witt. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: The start of the 5K and Costume Division race. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Encinitas residents Cheryl and Dylan Broom, ready to put in a “Super” effort! Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Cardiff resident Sharon Belknap, paying tribute to one of the more creative costumes bestowed upon the Kook over the years. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Former NBA player Levy Middlebrooks and Cardiff resident Heidi Lebherz. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Solana Beach city councilman Dave Roberts (#1872) takes part in the 5K. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: Encinitas resident Mike Ferrari, San Diego resident Chris Cayre, and Encinitas resident Joel Domigan decided to wear prom dresses for the Costume Division. Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.

: A large number of runners dressed up Kook-style! Photo by Daniel Knighton
The first annual Cardiff Kook 5K-10K was held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012. Over 2,000 runners, many of them in costume, participated.