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Welcome to Local Links, our page devoted to local races, organizations and individuals that benefit and contribute to the community at large and enhance the running experience. |
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Local Races |
Rio Resolution Run... www.riogrillsresolutionrun.com
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Annually on New's Years Day at 9:00 AM |
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The Crossroads Shopping Village on Rio Road in Carmel, CA |
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A 10K run and 3 mile run/walk though the streets of Carmel and along famous Scenic Drive. Following the race, brunch and raffle in the field adjacent to the Crossroads. | |
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Together with Love... www.mtryrapecrisis.org/
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February 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM |
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Lover's Point Park in Pacific Grove |
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A 5K and 10K out and back course next to the beautiful Pacific Grove shoreline. | |
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Pajaro Valley Run for Shelter... www.pvshelter.org
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Annually, on Mother's Day at 8:00 AM |
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Ramsey Park at 1301 Main Street in Watsonville |
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A 5K and 10K along with a 1K kid's fun run | |
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Run in the Name of Love... www.runinthenameoflove.org
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Annually, on Father's Day at 8:30 AM |
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Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea |
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A 5K run and 2K walk in beautiful Carmel that finishes at Carmel Beach. | |
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Spreckles 4th of July Run... http://bit.ly/j4x5Vt
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Annually, on the 4th of July |
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Spreckels, CA |
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A 10K and 1 mile kid's fun run followed by a 4th of July parade and celebration in the park. | |
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Salinas Valley Half Marathon... www.salinasvalleyhalfmarathon.org
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Annually, on the first Saturday in August at 8:00 AM |
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Race begins at the Soledad Mission in Soledad and finishes at the Pessagno Winery in Salinas (on River Road) |
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A scenic, rolling course next to the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains through the Salinas Valley Wine Country. | |
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Pacific Grove Triathlon... www.tricalifornia.com
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Annually, the second weekend in September (September 9 - 11, 2011) |
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Lover's Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA |
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Both Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run) and Sprint (.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike, 2 mile run) distances offered. | |
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Stevenson Run in the Forest... http://bit.ly/k2SUfS
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Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM |
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At the Stevenson School, Wilson Field, in Pebble Beach, CA |
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A 10K run and 5K run/walk on the roads of Pebble Beach. The 10K includes an oceanfront stretch along scenic 17-Mile Drive. Entry includes post-race buffet breakfast. | |
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Big Sur River Run... www.bigsurriverrun.org
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October 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM |
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Pfeiffer State Park in Big Sur, CA |
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A scenic 10K run or walk through redwood and oak groves in the park. | |
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Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run... www.jinglebellrunpacgrove.kintera.org
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December 8, 2012 at 7:30 AM |
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At Lover's Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA |
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A scenic course along the Pacific Grove shoreline that benefits the Arthritis Foundation. |
Other Local Links of interest... |
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The Wednesday Night Laundry Runners... www.wnlr.org
The premiere running club of the Monterey Peninsula welcomes runners of all ages and abilities. Members are treated to group runs, free pizza parties and social events, a group email with local running news and advice, a 20% shoe discount at Treadmill and more. The WNLR's also administer a college scholarship fund for Monterey County high school runners. |
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The Running Life...www.montereyrunninglife.com
Columnists Mike Dove and Donnie Buraglio share their wisdom and observations from a lifetime of running. |
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Running and Rambling... www.runningandrambling.com
One man's perspective on ultrarunning, family life, and other happenings in Monterey County, CA.
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