WEEKEND: Solstice race, ride set Sunday in Port Townsend
Published 12:01 am Friday, June 21, 2013
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Trails Coalition is again teaming with Jefferson Healthcare to hold its fourth annual celebration of the summer solstice with a 10-kilometer run on the Larry Scott Trail on Sunday morning, followed by a 15-mile non-competitive bike ride that afternoon.
The cost for entry to the 10K run is $25.
Day-of-race registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.
The first 200 runners registered will receive a brightly colored pair of running socks.
There is no fee for the bike tour of the entire length of the Larry Scott Memorial Trail. Just gather at the trail entrance in the boatyard by the restrooms at 4 p.m.
Helmets are required.
The 10K run on the Larry Scott Trail will begin at 9 a.m. at the boatyard in Port Townsend and will follow the trail out and back.
Ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age and gender division immediately after the race.
Each of those who place also will receive a live seedling.
Water and refreshments will be provided for all participants.
Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Trails Coalition (www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com) and the Pacific Northwest Trail Association (www.pnt.org).
These trail organizations provide maintenance of some sections of the trail and are working to promote the completion of the Olympic Discovery Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail across the North Olympic Peninsula.
