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Runners will continue on a route paral-
lel to the ocean, offering fantastic scenery
and plentiful seaside breezes. Parking will
be available at the Bolstad Beach Approach
throughout the festival.
Run on the River
On the south side of the Columbia, the
ninth annual Run on the River in Astoria
will set off on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., con-
tinuing on a route along the scenic Astoria
Riverwalk.
Starting and ending at Buoy Beer Co.,
the event will also offer a half marathon
starting at 9 a.m., a 10K starting at 10 a.m.
and a 5K starting at 11 a.m. Buoy Beer
will also be hosting a seafood boil lunch
after the race. This riverside course fea-
tures many visible treasures, such as trestle
bridges and trolley tracks.
A medal and shirt will be included with
the registration fee, while beverages from
Buoy Beer alongside lunch from local food
carts will be available both at the start and
finish line. Post-race refreshments will also
be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Proceeds from the three events spon-
sored by Buoy Beer will benefit the Astoria
Parks, Recreation, and Community Foun-
dation, supporting community health and
wellness services.
Great White Tail Run
Returning to the coast for a 38th year,
the annual Great White Tail Run fea-
tures events for all skill levels, offering a
2 mile run, 5Kand a 10K events, all tak-
ing place at the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge
for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer in
Skamokawa, Washington.
This race is also dog friendly, encour-
aging runners to participate with their four
legged friends ages 6 months and older,
leashed and up to date on recommended
vaccinations.
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum 4-H Lead-
ers Council and the Washington State Uni-
versity 4-H Youth Development Program,
proceeds from this event will benefit youth
support programs.
Runners set off from a starting line near Buoy Beer Co.
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