SFRuns-05182017

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May 18, 2017

SF Runs - Celebrating and Supporting Running in the Bay Area

Hello Runners,

Welcome to the latest edition of the SF Runs newsletter. There are many exciting races and events in the next couple of weeks, including Bay to Breakers on Sunday. Enjoy the weather and happy running!

Leonard[email protected]SF Runs on FB, IG

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1. Bay to Breakers News

If you have not registered yet, there is currently a registration discount available via this Groupon.

BART will have additional train service on Sunday for B2B. Stations will open starting at 6:00 am. You can download the Bay to Breakers train schedule here.

2. Save on 2nd Half Marathon @ The San Francisco Marathon

The San Francisco Marathon's 40th Anniversary events are filling faster than ever. The Full Marathon and 1st Half Marathon are sold out, and the 2nd Half Marathon and 5K have limited space left. From Golden Gate Park to AT&T Park, don't miss your chance to run San Francisco on July 23rd, 2017.

The SF Runs community can save $10 on the 2nd Half with code SFRUNS through 5/28.* With races filling fast and prices increasing Monday 5/22 at 11:59pm PDT, click here to register today!

3. Race Calendar

5/20 - Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley 5K - Los Gatos5/20 - San Francisco 50 Mile Endurance Run - Sausalito5/20 - Little Heroes 5K of Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa5/20 - WEI Cares 5K Run/Walk - American Canyon5/20 - Color 5K - Pittsburg5/20 - Girls on the Run 5K Napa & Solano Spring 2017 - Fairfield5/20 - Hacienda Hills/Almaden Quicksilver County Park/New Almaden - San Jose5/21 - Bay to Breakers - SF5/21 - Tilden Tough 10 - Berkeley5/21 - Bank of Marin Running Festival - Novato5/21 - Fair Chance Fun Run - Danville5/21 - Alameda Hospital Foundation 5K - Alameda5/21 - Ohlone 50K - Fremont5/21 - Schoolhouse Rocks 5K - Menlo Park5/21 - HSF Fun Run - Hillsborough5/21 - Surfer's Path Marathon/Half - Santa Cruz5/21 - San Mateo PAL Stride for Awareness 5K - San Mateo5/21 - Flower 5K Run/Walk - Los Altos5/21 - CAL FIRE L2881 No One Left Behind - Morgan Hill5/21 - 5K Dash for Dance and 1M Boogie Woogie Fun Run - Petaluma5/21 - Windsor Green Half Marathon/10K/5K - Windsor Green5/27 - Danville Half Marathon and 10K - Danville5/27 - Armed Forced Half Marathon - Concord5/27 - Nitro Trail - Point Pinole5/27 - Color Run San Jose - San Jose5/27 - Heroes for Health Family Run & Health Expo - Rohnert Park5/28 - Bay Trail 4M - South San Francisco5/28 - LMJS 4th Sunday Run - Oakland5/28 - Breathe Easy Asthma Awareness 5K - Oakland5/28 - Mare Island Bridge to Bridge - Vallejo5/29 - Marin Memorial Day Races - Kentfield

More races listed on sfruns.com

4. Group Training Update

Thanks to everyone who completed the group training form. There has been strong interest and plans are being made for the first training program. More details coming soon!

5. Special Events

May 20: Scavenger Run @ Golden Gate Park

The

is hosting a Scavenger Run this Saturday @ 8:00 am in Golden Gate Park. This event is free, fun, and includes prizes and bagels! There are two course options -- 3-4 miles and 7-8 miles. More information is

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May 24: Volunteer w/Challenged Athletes Foundation

The Challenged Athletes Foundation is organizing a community track practice at Kezar with Paralympian and Nike-sponsored athlete Scout Bassett and is seeking volunteers from 5 - 8 pm. Learn more about the event on this flyer. If you're interested in volunteering click here to register.

May 27: Run the Golden Gate with Sara and Ryan Hall

Premier distance runners Sara and Ryan Hall will be leading a run over the Golden Gate Bridge followed by a presentation and Q&A. This event begins/ends at Sports Basement Presidio and is free. For registration click here.

6. Next Community Run - Tuesday 5/23

SF Runs continues to host free community runs along the Embarcadero. Our next run will be this Tuesday @ 6:20 pm and will start/finish at SF Runs office @ Pier 26. Three and four mile routes are available. All paces are welcome and gear check is provided. RSVP via Facebook.

7. Discounts

Save 20% of all GU products (through May 26)

Bank of Marin Running Festival (May 21)Save 20% on any distance with code "RUN"

San Francisco Marathon - 2nd Half Marathon (July 23)Save $10 through 5/28 with discount code SFRUNS.*

*Use discount code SFRUNS for $10 off The San Francisco Marathon's 2017 2nd Half Marathon. Code must be used at time of registration and is valid until 5/28 at 11:59pm PDT.

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