Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Turkey Trot at Kiawah Island – Charleston, SC

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Twin TomsRise & Shine for our annual fun run/walk on the beach! Get your workout in before the turkey eating & football watching! Registration begins at 8am at the Night Heron/Mariners Watch beach access point at Boardwalk 18.

This race offers a one-mile walk or a one to three mile run on the beach for families, beginners or competitive runners. The race begins promptly at 8:30am. All participants receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing that will be held at 9:05am at the race start/finish line! Coffee will be provided at registration. Registration is complimentary.

Charleston Tea Plantation 5K Memorial Run/Walk – Charleston, SC

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Charleston Tea Plantation is having a 5K Memorial Run/Walk to memorialize Theodorsa “Faye” Mitchell. She was born and lived her life on Wadmalaw Island, was a faithful church member and respected throughout the Wadmalaw community. She was employed for many years at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Ms. Faye died of lung cancer on September 23, 2006 while being treated at MUSC. We wish to donate funds raised on her behalf to MUSC for lung cancer research. We know the Wadmalaw Island residence will rally behind our efforts on Faye’s behalf. If you have any additional questions please call 843-559-0383 and ask for Stephen Fernandez.

5K Memorial Run/Walk
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
300 to 500 Registrants

Fun Run & Walk – Charleston, SC

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Join us for a preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park! Runners and walkers will be the first in Charleston to experience more than 600 magical light displays at this 2-mile non-competitive run/walk. After reaching the finish line, participants are invited to enjoy the festival’s amenities. Register early, because space is limited and event will sell out.

3 Ways to Register

1. Register online at www.ccprc.com/funrun by 4pm, Wednesday, November 12
2. Register by phone at (843) 795-4386
3. Register at CCPRC Park & Program Services (861 Riverland Dr.) by 4:30pm, Thursday, November 13

Fees

All participants must be pre-registered and have a ticket to enter the park. There will be no on-site ticket sales. Registration closes when space is full. Lost tickets will not be replaced.

$9 per person (3 years and older, on or before November 12)
$15 per person (3 years and older, after November 12)
Free (2 years & under)

The park will close to traffic at 6:30pm, so plan to arrive early. The event begins at 6:45pm. The park will reopen to traffic at
approximately 8:30pm. Socialized dogs are welcomed on short, non-retractable leashes. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are not permitted.

Call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com for more information.

Green and Lean 5K – Charleston, SC

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Join us for the Third Annual Green and Lean 5K on November 8, 2008.

Once again, Keep Charleston Beautiful has teamed up with Lowcountry Earth Force to sponsor the 3rd Annual Green and Lean 5K. This year’s race is certified and is scheduled for November 8th. All proceeds benefit our environmental education programs, so put on your running shoes and race for a good cause.

For more information call 843-579-7501 or visit out website at www.charlestoncity.info

Compassion 5k/10k – St. Augustine, FL

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Run or walk for a cause during this annual event that helps raise awareness of those in medical need. This 5K Walk/Run starts at the intersection of U.S.1 and Shores Boulevard in St. Augustine South at 8 a.m. Registration is $22 per person day of the race from 7 to 7:30 a.m. For more information about the event, visit www.compassion5k.org.