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I’m Sarah Mac. I’m a writer, mom, runner. This is my original running blog, Running Starfish, started in 2009 to chronicle my first (and supposed to be last) marathon, all the way through qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon.

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Races in Seattle and Tacoma Area - September 2010

Over the Narrows - Tacoma WA
This is the inaugural run! Be a part of it and enjoy beautiful views as you cross the bridge. Register at Active.com: Over the Narrows Race in Gig Harbor

When: September 4th, 8:30am
Where
: Galaxy Theater Lobby 4649 Pt Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor, WA. 98335
Length: 10 mile, 2 mile fun run/walk, free children's
dash
Cost:
10 Mile Run (with shirt)-$30
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk (with shirt)-$252 Mile Fun Run/Walk (no shirt)-$15
Swag: Ten and two mile runners receive a custom race medal and cool Tech T- shirt.
Prizes: Doesn't say






Bellingham Bay Marathon
Runners have called this marathon "the most beautiful marathon in the Pacific Northwest." There is a marathon, Half marathon, and 5k. A little something for everyone.

When
: September 26, 2010 (7:30am Marathon, 9:00am Half, 9:15am 5k)
Where: Bellingham Washington. There are two separate start locations, check out the Bellingham Bay Marathon official website for details.
Cost:
Marathon *capped at 1,000: $95 July 1 - Sept 24, $125 Sept 25 - 26
Half *capped at 2,000: $70 July 1 - Sept 24, $90 Sept 25 - 26
5K *capped at 1,000:
$20 before September 25th, $25 9/25 - 9/26
Register for the Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half or 5k here!
Swag: Brooks tech tee, Finisher medal.
Prizes: Emailed to ask - will post
This event looks well organized and they have a great site, be sure to check it out. There are even hotel deals in Bellingham as well as free race day transportation.
Website: www.BellinghamBayMarathon.org


You Go Girl! Half Marathon and 10k
- Tacoma WA
A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the YWCA of Pierce County. This race is all about empowering women! Perfect run to do with your girlfriends.
When: September 26, 2010
Where: Tacoma, WA (9th and Market)
Cost: Before 9/11 - Half: $96, 10k: $35 | Before 9/23 Half: $100, 10k: $40
Swag: There will be a health expo. Post race drink, food specials, plus mini manicures.
Prizes:
Cash prizes for overall winners, Jewelry for top three (more info here)
Website:
www.RunYouGoGirl.com


Bank to Bay - Tacoma WA
When:
September 12, 2010
Where: Downtown Tacoma
Cost:
  • $30 per person before close of business, Saturday, September 11th
  • $25 per person Group rate (4 or more entries submitted together excluding Kids' 1K entry) before close of business, Saturday, September 11th
  • $35 per person day of race registration, Sunday, September 12th
  • 1K Kids' Run free to all kids 10 & under
Swag: New Balance shirt
Prizes
: Top three men and women get a 'New Balance Award'
Website: www.banktobay.com

With the loss of Seattle Running Company's race calendar (which I hope will soon be a Fleet Feet Calendar) it can be hard to find all races in one place. Below are two sites I found helpful. I will have a calendar posted soon.
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Active.com

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