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9B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 Our resident Troll poses with the junior winners of 2017 Running of the Trolls race. And they’re off! The Running of the Trolls is fun for runners and walkers alike. 15th annual Running of the Trolls RACE INFORMATION Serving Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Complete Facilities for Banquets, Meetings & Receptions Wedding Parties & Rehearsal Dinners Welcome Gift Shop Locals favorite stop on the way to Portland or on your way here OPEN 7 DAYS Distance choices: 1.5-mile run/walk, 3.0-mile run/walk or 5.75-mile run. Parking: Parking is avail- able at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Please let the attendants know you are par- ticipating in the Troll Run. Sat- urday parking passes will be handed out upon check-in. How to register: Fill out registration form and mail with your check to: Running of the Trolls, P.O. Box 34, Astoria, OR 97103. Make checks pay- able to S.M.F.A. You can also register at the Festival Information Booth on Friday, June 15, or on race day during check-in from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Debora m o h r B F e Race Day: Saturday, June 16. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. from the Fairgrounds parking lot. Cost: $25 entry fee includes: • Option #1: Troll Run T-shirt, or … • Option #2: Three-day admission wristband to the 2018 Scandinavian Midsum- mer Festival. Also included is free parking for Saturday, June 16, and a bottle of water. Race day check-in: 7 to 8 a.m. at Clatsop County Fair- grounds building entrance. T-shirts or Festival wristbands, as well as parking pass and water, are distributed at this time. Awards: Overall top male, female and youth finisher/run- ner in 5.75-mile run will be awarded prizes. Course: Leave Clatsop County Fairgrounds park- ing lot, follow Walluski Loop Road to Labiske Lane turn off, turn around and follow same route back to fairgrounds. Mostly flat terrain with one gradual hill on a scenic, coun- try road. Dogs: Sorry, no dogs on any of the courses (except reg- istered service or guide dogs). He j då A big thanks to our spon- sors Columbia Memorial Hos- pital, Finnware and Loop Jacobson Jewelry. Don’t forget: All proceeds from the race go to the Asto- ria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Scholarship Fund. n oo Wake up with the Trolls for a fun run Saturday morning, June 16, through the beautiful Olney countryside. The run/walk is a great way to support your local youth through scholarships and burn a few extra calories before enjoying all the delicious foods at the festival! Our very own resident troll with be on hand to cheer or chase, depending on how his beauty sleep goes the night before. He will also be accom- panied by a little Swedish girl who will be ready to hand out bottles of water when you are feeling parched! Troll attire or any other Scandinavian outfits are encour- aged but not required. So put on your running/walking shoes and come have some fun! Välkommen to the 2018 Scandinavian MidSummer Festival 503-755-1818 U.S. Hwy 26 at Milepost 18, in Elsie www.camp18restaurant.com State Representative HD 32, Democrat Working hard for OregonFamilies & Businesses Since 2004