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Join the Long Beach Merchants Association in celebrating the 33nd annual 5K and 10K Beach-to-Chowder Run/Walk and the 4th annual certified Half Marathon!
Beach to Chowder – 5k & 10k Run/Walk: June 23, 2012
Walk or run a 5k or run a 10K on hard-packed beach sand with ocean waves breaking just a few yards away. Work up an appetite with the race of your choice, then get ready to taste clam chowder while your non-participating family and friends enjoy the Peninsula. Following the race is the Saturday Market on the Ilwaco waterfront and free concerts at Waikiki Beach at Cape Disappointment.
Discovery Trail – Half Marathon Run: September 15, 2012
Spend the weekend in the sun running a half marathon on the Discovery Trail, through the Ocean dunes. Enjoy the scenic half marathon on the Discovery Trail through the dunes with waves crashing nearby before crossing the finish line! Participating there are eight age divisions,with many prizes available at the awards ceremony, September 15, 2012.
Register in person the day before (6/22 & 9/14) from 5pm to 8pm and again the day-of (6/23 & 9/15) from 7am to 8:30am at the Train Depot building located at 3rd and NW Pacific Hwy just north of Dennis Company
Time: Both the 5k/10k and the Half Marathon start promptly at 9:00 am. Course closes at 12:00 noon.
Location: Both race and walk will start and end in the vicinity of the arch on the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach. Click for a map of the routes.
Walkers: Non-competitive. Come and enjoy the fun, beach and chowder. Finisher medals for all participants.
Runners: Runners will compete in one of nine age-group divisions. Trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers in all races. Finisher medals for all participants.
Dogs: Must be leashed and under control at all times. Strollers and spectators are welcome on the 5K run/walk.
Age Group Divisions:
- 15 & under
- 16-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 & over