SFRuns-12022016

SF Runs - Celebrating and Supporting Running in the Bay Area

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Hello Runners,

Congratulations to everyone who participated in a Turkey Trot over the holiday and good luck to those participating in races this weekend, including the North Face Endurance Challenge and California International Marathon! December is looking to be a busy month in the local running community, with holiday-themed races and special events.

Below you will find the latest SF Runs newsletter. If you have any feedback feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Happy running!Leonard

1. SF Runs is hiring for writing and outreach roles

SF Runs is seeking runners who have strong skills in either writing or outreach. Examples of writing projects include producing articles on fun or unique places to run in the Bay Area and outreach projects include contacting local races to request discounts. These are paid, paid-time contract roles. To apply please send an e-mail with the following information:

• Your running background

• Your experience with writing or outreach

• Resume or link to your LinkedIn profile

You can send this information to [email protected]

2. Volunteering @ North Face Endurance Challenge

The North Face Endurance Challenge is taking place this weekend in the Marin Headlands and they are seeking additional volunteers. Shifts include:

Dec. 3: Stinson Beach aid station: 8:20am - 2pmDec. 4: Festival: 6:15am - 12:15pm

Volunteers receive benefits including a free North Face shirt and meal -- more details are available here. If you are interested in volunteering e-mail Christine Chapon at [email protected]. I volunteered in 2015 and it was fun!

3. Provide your input @ Golden Gate Park Safety Project

This Saturday, December 3, there is an opportunity to provide input to SF city staff to help establish goals for their efforts to improve safety in Golden Gate Park. This forum is from 10:00 am - noon at the County Fair Building Auditorium, 1199 9th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122. More information about this event is available here.

4. Upcoming Races

12/3 & 12/4 - North Face Endurance Challenge - Marin Headlands12/3 - Midway Shelter of Alameda Run/Walk - Alameda12/3 - Salomon San Francisco (multiple distances) - SF12/3 - Bah Humbug! 5K - San Ramon12/4 - Run Wild San(ta) Francisco - SF12/4 - Firehouse Run - Santa Clara12/4 - Girls on the Run 5K - SF12/4 - California International Marathon - Sacramento12/10 - Sustainable Race Mile - SF [Free]12/10 - Hark the Herald Half Marathon and 10K - Angel Island12/10 - Summit Rock Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - Saratoga12/10 - Rodeo Beach (8K, 20K, 30K, 50K) - Sausalito12/10 - Walnut Creek Half Marathon & 5K - Walnut Creek12/10 - Antioch Holiday Run - Antioch12/11 - The Great Santa Run SF - SF12/11 - Fort to Fort 10K - SF12/11 - Christmas Relays - SF12/11 - Santa Skivvies Run - SF12/11 - Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K - SF12/11 - Jingle Bell 5K - Sausalito12/11 - Roller Coaster Race - Vallejo12/11 - Jingle 5K - Los Altos

More races listed on sfruns.com

5. Race Discounts

12/4 - Run Wild San(ta) FranciscoUse code SWEAT to save $5

12/10 - Walnut Creek Half Marathon & 5KUse code WCHM7 to save $7

12/10 - Sustainable Race Mile - SFThis race is now free!

12/11 - The Great Santa Run SFUse code ELF to save 20%

1/1 -  Resolution Revolution RunUse code ALYSIA to save 10%

Note that discounts are time-sensitive and can expire.

6. Next Community Run - Dec. 6 @ 6:20 pm

SF Runs will host its next free 4 mile community run along the Embarcadero on Tuesday, December 6 @ 6:20 pm. All paces are welcome and gear check is available.

These runs start and finish at SF Runs office @ Pier 26. RSVP via Meetup or the Facebook event page

7. Holiday Party!

Save the date of Monday, December 19 for SF Runs' first holiday party. More details in the next newsletter!