The force is strong in Surf City USA

USPA NEWS - The 2nd annual Course of the Force relay event reaches Huntington Beach, CA. This is day five of an eight day journey through California. The passing of the lightsaber started this day on the Santa Monica Pier and followed the coastline south to its destination of the Huntington Beach Pier.

Course of the Force is a Star Wars themed relay event where runners pass a lightsaber until it reaches its final destination in San Diego for the Comic-Con International convention. All the proceeds from the runners registrations will go to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The passing of the lightsaber began it's eight day journey at the famous Skywalker Ranch in San Francisco. It will travel down the California coastline taking rest stops in: Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, Oceanside, Pacific Beach, and finally San Diego.

Participants of the relay are encouraged to come dressed in any Star Wars or pop culture themed running gear. Those coming dressed have a chance to win prizes. Celebrities will also be taking part in the lightsaber's journey. Celebrities participating include: Jaime King, Adrienne Curry, Alexis Denisof, Chris Colfer, Danielle Panabaker, Ty Simpkins, Aimee Teegarden, Molly Quinn, Analeigh Tipton, and Wilmer Valderrama. At each city the lightsaber stops will be "Conivals" where fans will be greeted with live entertainment, sponsor booths, and giveaways.