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WEEKEND: Quilcene run today to serve fresh oysters at finish line

Published 12:01 am Saturday, September 26, 2015

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Oyster Run is today.

The run, which is sanctioned by USA Track &Field, is actually three races, all starting at Worthington Park, 151 E. Columbia St.

The half-marathon will begin at 9 a.m., while the 10K and 5K races will start at 10 a.m.

The awards ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m.

The free Kids Sprint for Health, hosted by Jefferson Healthcare hospital, will be open to all who are 9 or younger. It will be at 10:05 a.m.

Registration at the run is $65 for adults and $60 for those 18 and younger for the half-marathon; $45 for adults and $35 for youths for the 10K; and $35 for adults and $25 for youths for the 5K.

Fresh oysters will be served at the finish line to all participants.

Everyone who finishes a race will receive a medal.

Ribbons also will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place men and women finishers in each race, while medals will be given to the top three men and women runners in several age groups in the half-marathon.

Proceeds will support student scholarships and the “Count Me in for Quilcene” nonprofit.

For more information, see www.quilcenehalfmarathon.com.