SFRuns-12082017

Holiday Party, 2018 Race Discounts, and More!

December 08, 2017

SF Runs - Celebrating and Supporting Running in the Bay Area

Hello Runners,

Welcome to the latest edition of the SF Runs newsletter. This issue includes details on the SF Runs holiday party and deals on three great 2018 races. Enjoy the holiday season!

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1. You're Invited - SF Runs Holiday Party (Tuesday 12/12)

Celebrate the holiday season and your year of running at the SF Runs holiday party! This event is open to all -- you do not need to have attended a previous SF Runs event.

Thanks to our friends at A Runner's Mind the party will include a raffle for a free pair of running shoes!

This event will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm @ Spark Social SF (sparksocialsf.com). Food trucks will be available (we'll provide complimentary s'mores!). RSVP via Meetup or Facebook

2. 2018 Race Deals for SF Runs Members

* Hot Chocolate 15K/5K (1/7/2018). Enter code "SFRUNS17" to receive a bonus swag hat with registration.

* Kaiser Permanente SF Half Marathon & 5K (2/4/2018). Use code "SFRUNS2018" to save $5 on the half marathon or 5K. This will be the 35th edition of this iconic race!

* Oakland Running Festival (3/25/2018). Use code “SFRUNORF18” for these savings: $15 off Full Marathon ** $15 off Run The Town Challenge ** $25 off Relay (team captain) ** $10 off Half Marathon ** $5 off 5K.

3. Virtual 5K to Support Southern CA Fire Relief

In response to the Southern CA forest fires, the Lexus Ventura Marathon and Mile 26 Sports have teamed up to create a virtual 5K fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Thomas Fire Fund. Learn more and register @ https://laceuprunningseries.com/runforventura/

4. SF Runs Partners with Health IQ

SF Runs is piloting a partnership with Health IQ - a new type of life insurance company that focuses on health conscious people. Health IQ partners with the nation's top-rated insurance carriers and can deliver 4 - 33% lower rates on life insurance. If you're interested in learning more and obtaining a quote click here.

    5. Race Calendar

    12/9 - Walnut Creek Half Marathon/10K/5K - Walnut Creek12/9 - Summit Rock - Saratoga12/9 - Run & Ride California's Great America - Santa Clara12/9 - Antioch Holiday Run and Walk for Health! - Antioch12/9 - Hark the Herald Half Marathon & 10K - Angel Island12/9 - Rodeo Beach Trail Run - Rodeo Beach12/10 - Golden Gate Bridge Vista 10K - SF12/10 - Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K - SF12/10 - The Great Santa Run - SF12/10 - The Firehouse Run - Santa Clara12/10 - 2017 Annual Sausalito Jingle Bell 5K - Sausalito12/16 - Dam Jingle Bell Dash - Orinda12/16 - Elf on the Run 5K/10K - SF12/16 - Woodside Ramble - Redwood City12/16 - The Last 10K & Final 2-Mile - Santa Rosa12/17 - Christmas Relays - SF12/17 - ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes - Fremont12/17 - Santa Run Silicon Valley - San Jose12/17 - UCSF Diabetes Center Miracle Mile / 5K Holiday Classic - SF12/17 - Presidio Cross Country 5K - SF

    More races @ sfruns.com

    6. Paid Opportunity for Runners

    A Bay Area wearable fitness tracking company is seeking people to help them test their products in December. The compensation is $15 per hour.

    If you're interested in this opportunity e-mail Alex with the week you'd prefer (testers can only test for one week) at [email protected] and mention SF Runs.

    • Requirements: Able to run 3 miles without stopping. Available for full days of testing.

    • Schedule: M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Available weeks: 12/11-12/15, 12/18-12/22

    // Happy Running! //