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2014 Salmon Run PosterRegistration for the first leg of the Salmon Run is open to the public!  Join us on October 25th for this unforgettable 6K fun run/walk across the Golden Gate Bridge to help save our wild salmon and the rivers we all depend on.  We’ll have run t-shirts for sale during registration, but salmon-themed costumes are definitely encouraged. All runners are invited to join us for a post-run finish line party with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge! Runners who create afundraising page and raise $100 or more will receive a free Camelbak water bottle (limited supply), event t-shirt, a free mimosa, and a sustainable seafood brown bag lunch.

After the public run we will send off a team of runners, fishing boats, and kayakers to continue the journey.  They will follow the fall salmon migration as they come in from the ocean and swim through the San Francisco Bay-Delta to reach their river spawning grounds.

The relay team will end in Sacramento where runners and other supporters will deliver a grassroots petition calling on state decision makers to take action to save wild California Salmon at the height of the drought. You can sign the online petition here.

Learn more about this epic journey and how you can get involved.

Salmon populations in California have already crashed more than 90% over the last fifty years in California because their spawning habitat has been dammed and degraded and too much water is diverted from our rivers.  Now, the drought threatens what remains of the native and wild salmon population along with the recreational and commercial fishing jobs that depend on them.

This is a fun opportunity to run in solidarity with these wild salmon to celebrate their incredible journey and build support for restoring the rivers we all depend on.  Together, we will bring attention to the fact that the San Francisco Bay-Delta and the rivers flowing into it are in crisis because too much water is diverted. Salmon are a hearty animal, able to swim hundreds of miles against the current. These are not canaries in the coal mine.  If they’re not making it, something is seriously wrong with our rivers.

By running with the salmon, you’ll help Friends of the River:

  • Promote wise water use
  • Make sure more water flows down our rivers for wildlife, water quality and recreation.
  • Protect our remaining wild rivers
  • Restore river habitat

After you register, join the event on Facebook.

To learn more about Friends of the River visit our website.

Join us for our weekly long runs this Saturday, 8am at Duboce Park Cafe.

We’re meeting at Duboce Park Café, corner of Duboce and Sanchez Street.

For the Chicago people, it’s a 90 minute run, so there’s a 9 miler, as well as a 6 miler. Both feature the fantastic Buena Vista hill!

For CIM people, you should already be up to 18. No Buena Vista hill for the 18, but there is Lincoln.

See you all Saturday!

6 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/550323914

9 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/550325420

18 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/550333392

Interesting run sent to us!

From the organizers:

Hi Half Full Running Club,
I manage the California 10/20 which is a 10 mile race on February 15, 2015 that starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and runs up the Coast Hwy through Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. The race features 20 live bands along the course and a headliner concert at the finish. We offer great participant perks from free training programs to awesome finisher medals. Our race benefits the American Cancer Society and also donates over $30,000 to 7 local non-profits in our host cities.
Below is more information about the California 10/20 for you to share with any runners who might be interested. They can also learn more about the race by going to our website: www.CAL1020.com.  Anyone who registers before ourSeptember 19 price increase and uses the $5 discount code 1020SP can save $15.
Thank you for sharing and we hope to see your group on the course!
Shannon Madigan

Saturday East Bay run, Board Meeting, and picnic!

Hello runners! We will be running from the Marina Park at the very end of Powell Street in Emeryville (see map). For the SF folks, we will meet at Sports Basement on Bryant street at 7:30 to condense into a few cars to drive over. We will see everyone else at 8am!

Please bring a breakfast/lunch food to share! There will be people staying at the picnic area to watch bags/save a table. Don’t forget our board meeting will begin around 10/10:30 during the picnic.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Join us for our weekly long runs, tomorrow at 8am at the Conservatory of Flowers.

From the Conservatory of Flowers.

20 miler for the Chicago/early fall crowd, 16 for Mark, and then 8 and 6 for those looking for a shorter distance. The 6 stays in GG Park for those who like to stay in the park.

For those doing 20, we suggest starting at 7:00 am.

Please note a number of the 20-milers will be running Sunday instead of Saturday. Please email Penny for details (penny@halffullrunning.com)

6 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/511877918

8 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/505180540

16 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/511872944

20 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/511865890

For the Chicago people, it’s 18 miles! For those doing Montreal, you can tack on two miles through the Panhandle to get to 20.

NOTE: for those doing 18/20, we plan to start at 7:00 am at the Conservatory of Flowers. 

We also have 6- and 8-mile routes for those getting back on track after the SF Marathon.

 

6 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/491268578

8 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/469951880

18 miler:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/497562690

Join us for our weekly long runs, Sat. July 12, Conservatory of Flowers

14 miler: http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/san-francisco-ca/conservatory-of-flowers-14-miler-7-12-14-route-324955397
12 miler: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/469950130
10 miler: http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/san-francisco-ca/conservatory-of-flowers-10-miler-7-12-14-route-321767473
8 miler: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/469951880
6 miler: http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/san-francisco-ca/conservatory-of-flowers-5-75-miler-7-12-route-321768667