SF Runs Newsletter - September 2021

Hello,

The past few weeks have seen the return of local races including the San Francisco Marathon and the Giant Race. Congratulations to everyone who has returned to racing! This edition of the newsletter has information on the next SF Runs group run and upcoming local running events. As always, if you have feedback or suggestions feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Best,Leonard

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1.) Last Call -- Group Run this Tuesday!

The next SF Runs free community group run will be on Tuesday, September 28 at 6:00 pm. This run will start and finish at the Exploratorium and all paces are welcome. Advance registration is required. Learn more and register via Eventbrite here.

2.) Featured Virtual Event: Complete 25 Miles in October for the Bay Day Challenge!

If you enjoy the San Francisco Bay Trail and are looking for a fun virtual event, the 2021 Bay Day Trail Challenge may be just the ticket!

The 2021 Bay Day Trail Challenge virtual event is an initiative of Save The Bay, the largest regional organization working to protect, restore, and celebrate the San Francisco Bay. SF Runs is excited to be assisting Save The Bay with this year's event, which is designed to encourage exploration and celebration of the SF Bay Trail and other Bay Area locations.

Here are some of the event details:

• Registration is free!

• Everyone who completes the Bay Day Trail Challenge will be entered to win prizes, including a $300 gift certificate from REI.

• To complete the Bay Day Trail Challenge you need to either complete 25 miles during the month of October (by running, walking, biking, etc.) or complete 5 bay-related activities during October.

• You can create or join teams for this event. SF Runs has a team which you can join during the registration process.

• Registration is now open, and you can post activities from October 1 - 31.

• To learn more and register, visit BayDay.org

3.) Featured Race: The Belmont Water Dog Run (October 9)

The Belmont Water Dog Run is a non-profit community run/walk that supports local education. There are a number of race options: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile kids' run, FIDO Mile, and virtual. Members of the SF Runs community can save 15% on the 5K, 10K, and virtual race with code SFRUNS15. Learn more and register at belmontwaterdogrun.com

4.) Bay Area Race Calendar (complete calendar at sfruns.com)

• Weekly - Races by DSE Runners

• October 1 - 31 - Bay Day Trail Challenge (Virtual)

• October 2 - Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

• October 2 - Pace for Peace 5K/10K Run/Walk

• October 3 - Levi's Presidio 10 (Virtual)

• October 9 - Belmont Water Dog Run

• October 10 - Rock the Loch 5K/10K/Half

• October 17 - Hispanic Heritage Month 5K (SF option available during registration)

• October 17 - SF Aloha Run for Solidarity 5K/10K/Virtual

• October 22 - 31 Salomon East Bay 5K/10K (Virtual)

• October 23 - Napa Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

• October 24 - 100th Statuto Race (Sold out, volunteer opportunities available)

• October 30 - Stinson Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 Mile

• October 30 - Halloween Family Fun Run

• October 31 - Marin County Half Marathon / 10K / 5K

5.) Seen On the Run - September

Photo of Crissy Field Marsh and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you have a photo from a run that you'd like to share with the SF Runs community, send an e-mail to [email protected].

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