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Fall Running Stuff and Things

HELLO THERE!
The kids are back to school and summer is coming to a close. We’ve got plenty of races and even some free running events to fill your fall with fun!
Check out what’s going on with Western Reserve Racing, then drop us a line onFacebook or tweet @WReserveracing to let us know what you think or just to say hello.

LEAVE NO TRACE TRAIL MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
Sunday, September 6th, Peninsula, OH 
Run the forbidden trails of Camp Manatoc for your choice of 26.2 or 13.1 beautiful, hilly miles.  Both distances receive finisher’s medal and gender specific LNT tank.
This race is a local fav with a generous cutoff time.  First place earns you a pair of Altra trail shoes!

HAPPY 5k COURSE PREVIEW GROUP RUN
Thursday, September 10th, Cleveland Heights, OH
Join us at 6:30 at the Wine Spot for 4.5-ish miles of running happiness! This free group run will preview the course for the upcoming Happy 5k, enjoy $1 off drink specials and over 13 craft beers on tap!
Adidas will provide demo shoes, there will be some great raffle prizes including VR gift certificates and a Happy 5k race entry or two.
Parking available behind The Wine Spot-2271 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
We hope to see you there with your happy face on!

DASH & DINE WITH WHOLE FOODS
Monday, September 14th, Woodmere, OH
Join Whole Foods Market Chagrin at 6 PM for a
FREE group fun celebrating our Whole Kids Foundation.
First we’ll dash, then we’ll dine…and drink! A 3 mile or 5 mile run option kicks off at 6:30 PM. Then, ticket sales for our Seasonal Beer Garden begins at 7 PM. A portion of this $5 ticket benefits our Whole Kids Foundation.
Sample seasonal brews, snack on festive appetizers, enjoy live music, and enter raffles to benefit the foundation. Saucony will provide demo shoes and a few giveaways.

DIRTY ROCKS 10k
Saturday, September 20th, Rocky River, OH 
This race rocks out and back on the flat, fast bridle trail next to the Rocky River. You won’t get wet (unless you jump in) but you may get Dirty!
Swag for Dirty Rocks 10k is a Dirty Trail Series duffle bag perfect for stowing your trail running gear and a maple glazed, vegan sweet potato donut made hot for you at the finish line!  Local farmer turned donut guru, Justin Husher, will be frying up the sweet treats for runners.  Additional donuts will also be available for purchase.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS HAPPY 5K 
Sunday, October 4th, Cleveland Heights, OH
The City of Cleveland Heights and its merchants invite you to the inaugural Happy 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run.
Your 5k registration includes a race shirt, pint glass, live music, 2 drink vouchers, and $30 in Cleveland Heights CASH!!! Merchant team registration at no additional cost.

2016 FALL RUNNING SERIES
Tuesdays in October, in the CVNP
Western Reserve Racing is once again happy to host the FRS to benefit the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park!
The Fall Running Series are weekly, fun-themed, running races, appropriate for all running abilities during the month of October. Always an enjoyable event and a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation includes a 1 year membership
to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, an awesome swag item, and 5 high energy events with a twist. You don’t have to be the fastest to win!

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