07/20/2011: "34 Years Running!"

(Island Rec file photo)

Island Rec and Xtreme Fitness invite you to take part in some local history and enter the 34th annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop run scheduled for Saturday August 20, 2011. This is a race enjoyed by people of all ages either walking or running.

Fees for registrations received by July 29th are $10 for kids 12 and under and $15 for racers 13 and older. Beginning July 30th fees increase by $5. All fees include race entry, entry into the San Juan County fair and an event t-shirt. You can register online at www.islandrec.org or in person at Island Rec’s office, Monday =Friday 1-5pm at 580 Guard Street.

Runner check-in and day of registrations takes place in the Wells Fargo Parking Lot, located on the corner of Argyle and Spring Street from 7:30-8:45am. The race starts promptly at 9:15am in front of Friday Harbor Drug. Awards ceremony follows the race with medals awarded for the first three place winners in 5 year age categories.

Proceeds from this event benefit Island Rec’s youth scholarship program. Call Island Rec at 378-4953 for more information.