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Guemes
Island Library's 11th Annual
Dog Island
Run
Saturday,
June 7, 2008
10K Run (6.2 miles)
starts at 10:45 am, School House Park, Guemes Island, Washington 98221
Two mile (3.2K) walk
starts at 10:55 am.
Thank
you for your interest in the 11th Annual Dog Island 10K Run/2 Mile Walk
on Guemes Island! We are located approximately 80 miles north of Seattle.
Proceeds from our
event go to benefit our volunteer operated Guemes Island Library.
The 10-k course
(below) is quite scenic with views of the San Juan Islands, boats, beach
front, and wildlife. While there are some hills on the course, the deep
forest stillness contrasting with sweeping ocean views makes for a truly
unique running experience.
Run competitively,
our current 10K record holder completed the course in just over 33 minutes!
Most runners complete our course in less than one hour. The 2 Mile Walk
event is also available for individuals and family members who want to
get in on the fun of the event at a less strenuous pace. Porta Potties
and water stations are located at different points on the 10K and 2 Mile
courses, as well as at the park.
Since there is limited
parking on the island, we encourage all participants and their families
to board the ferry as "walk-ons" - once you arrive on the island,
a free shuttle bus transfers participants and their families to the starting
point of the race, at School House Park, approximately 2 miles from the
ferry dock.
The free shuttle bus
also returns participants and family back to the ferry dock at the end
of the event. In past years, some participants have simply chosen to take
their bicycles on the ferry and ride to the park.
Trophies are given
to the top mens and ladies finishers. Award ribbons are given to mens/ladies
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 7 age groups. The awards
ceremony is followed by a random prize drawing with gifts/prizes made
available by Guemes Island and Anacortes artists and merchants. Bring
a picnic lunch and enjoy yourself at the park! |