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2011 Ride and Run with the Stars

Bring your sneakers, bicycles, and even skates to this annual event benefiting the Pinellas County Sheriff's Christmas Sharing Project, which helps crime victims, children and other families in need during the holidays.

Registration fee includes a long-sleeved T-shirt, food, and giveways. There are also silent auctions for sports gear, dining certificates at local restaurants, and other prizes.

Plus, all ages can test their skills on a 25-foot climbing wall.

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On-site registration opens at 7am. A 25-mile bike ride starts at 8am.

A 10K family ride begins at 8:15am, followed by a 5K race at 8:30am.

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The one-mile fun walk/skate starts at 8:45am.

After the races, stick around for visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and an elf about 10am.

The registration form is attached as a .PDF file.

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