Sights and Sounds from the Light Up the Bridge 5k held on Feb. 14, 2013 in Tacoma WA.
This race was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary and reopening of the Murray Morgan Bridge.
Look here for race day photos
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Running to Make a Difference at XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run
Fujio Miyachi will race in Las Vegas to raise money for earthquake and tsunami disaster victims
HENDERSON, Nev. - (April 6, 2011) - As one of the top trail runners in Japan, Fujio Miyachi is trying to lead the way for some of his fellow citizens in need.
Miyachi has entered the XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run on Saturday, April 9, at Henderson, Nev. One of his goals is to win the race - and he is considered a solid contender.
But his main goal is to raise money for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11. Miyachi, 32, resides in Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan, which is about 150 miles from the main area of destruction, so he and his immediate family were safe. However, he said he has friends and relatives who live closer to the disaster area.
"Some of their houses were severely damaged by the earthquake, and some are completely gone (because of) the tsunami," he said.
After the disaster hit, Miyachi was not sure if he wanted to travel to his scheduled races. But after receiving clearance from race officials that he could set aside a donation box at the Lake Las Vegas race, he started making his travel plans.
"Finally, I decided to go to Las Vegas to run in order to encourage my friends and other people at affected areas," he said. "I believe that the Japanese people will overcome the difficult situation. But I also believe the support of the people around the world will definitely give strong power to our Japanese people who have been severely affected by the disaster."
The XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run is a 21-kilometer race that will take place on a desert trail near Lake Las Vegas in Henderson. More than 200 trail runners from around the world are expected to participate. Miyachi is one of several elite runners in the field. He finished in the top 10 of the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in both 2009 and 2010.
A donation box will be set up at the registration area on race day, and anyone - participants or spectators - can make a cash donation. Money raised will be sent to Civic Force, which is a non-profit organization in Japan that provides emergency services for victims of disasters.
Entries for the race are still being accepted, and it is open to runners of all ages and skill levels. In addition to the 21-kilometer championship course, there will also be separate 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer courses.
For entry information and more, go to:
http://www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/lakelasvegas.html
HENDERSON, Nev. - (April 6, 2011) - As one of the top trail runners in Japan, Fujio Miyachi is trying to lead the way for some of his fellow citizens in need.
Miyachi has entered the XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run on Saturday, April 9, at Henderson, Nev. One of his goals is to win the race - and he is considered a solid contender.
But his main goal is to raise money for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11. Miyachi, 32, resides in Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan, which is about 150 miles from the main area of destruction, so he and his immediate family were safe. However, he said he has friends and relatives who live closer to the disaster area.
"Some of their houses were severely damaged by the earthquake, and some are completely gone (because of) the tsunami," he said.
After the disaster hit, Miyachi was not sure if he wanted to travel to his scheduled races. But after receiving clearance from race officials that he could set aside a donation box at the Lake Las Vegas race, he started making his travel plans.
"Finally, I decided to go to Las Vegas to run in order to encourage my friends and other people at affected areas," he said. "I believe that the Japanese people will overcome the difficult situation. But I also believe the support of the people around the world will definitely give strong power to our Japanese people who have been severely affected by the disaster."
The XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run is a 21-kilometer race that will take place on a desert trail near Lake Las Vegas in Henderson. More than 200 trail runners from around the world are expected to participate. Miyachi is one of several elite runners in the field. He finished in the top 10 of the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in both 2009 and 2010.
A donation box will be set up at the registration area on race day, and anyone - participants or spectators - can make a cash donation. Money raised will be sent to Civic Force, which is a non-profit organization in Japan that provides emergency services for victims of disasters.
Entries for the race are still being accepted, and it is open to runners of all ages and skill levels. In addition to the 21-kilometer championship course, there will also be separate 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer courses.
For entry information and more, go to:
http://www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/lakelasvegas.html
Special thanks to
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Services Director.
385 Oak View Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 696-6232, fax (805) 967-5958
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
http://www.runningusa.org
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Vibha Run/Walk 2011, 5/10K/Half Marathon and Carnival
The Dream Mile is the flagship event in Vibha's continued efforts to increase awareness about the plight of underprivileged children. It has come a long way since its inception in 1998. It has grown from being a small event attended primarily by volunteers and friends to a permanent fixture on the calendars of runners in the various cities in America. The increasing participation and enthusiasm for this event just goes to show how strongly people feel about the cause of underprivileged children.
Professionally Timed by OnYourMarkEvents
FREE for Children under 12
FREE T-Shirt, Food & Parking
Kid’s Carnival – Games, Face Painting, Mehendi and more…
Monday, April 4, 2011
The Shore Run/Walk - 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
The Shore Run/Walk, one of Seattle’s most family-friendly and scenic events, is back again in its 34th year! Join Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run or Half-Mile Kids' Run on Sunday, June 12. Enjoy the scenic routes along Lake Washington and finish in Madison Park, which features food, music, awards and drawings for prizes.
5K Run/Walk: 8:15 a.m. (Leschi Park to Madison Park)10K Run: 9 a.m. (Ferdinand Park to Madison Park)
Half-Mile Kids' Run: 10:15 a.m. (Madison Park)
Registration and full information here!
Enter Today for the Shore Run!
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