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RUN FOR THE BEACH! Coastal 5K

Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Run for the Beach! Coastal 5K road race, now featuring great raffle prizes, an awesome new t-shirt design, marine touch tank and a 1/2mi. Kid's Coastal Hill Challenge!

  • 8:45-9:45am - packet pickup
  • 10:00am - 5k start time
  • 10:45am - awards ceremony & raffles
  • 11:15am - Kids Coastal Hill Challenge

The run starts and ends at Lynch Park in Beverly and follows a gentle course along the coast with plenty of ocean views and one drinking water stop. Bring family and friends to enjoy music, raffle drawings, awards, local vendors, and environmental activities during and after the race.  All proceeds go to the Salem Sound Coastwatch Adopt-A-Beach program, which helps keep YOUR favorite local beaches clean and healthy!

Registration is now open. Visit http://salemsound.org/coastalRun.html for more information and go to www.active.com/running/beverly-ma/coastal-5k-run-for-the-beach-2012 to register.

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Price: $20 before 8/29 includes race tee; $25 after (shirt not guaranteed if registered after 8/29). Kid's Coastal Hill Challenge is open to kids 12 and under. $10 to register, includes children's giveaway.

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