Oyster Run planned for Quilcene
QUILCENE — The third annual Quilcene Oyster Run/Walk is set for Saturday, Sept. 26.
The event includes a United States Track and Field-sanctioned and certified half-marathon, and 5- and 10-kilometer races.
Newly designed medals are awarded to all finishers, while top finishers in each age group also will receive placement medals.
Fresh oysters are served at the end of race to reward the participants in a Quilcene race tradition.
Proceeds from the race support area student scholarships and the Count Me in for Quilcene nonprofit organization.
Register online at QuilceneHalfMarathon.com, or in person on the day of the event.
Cost is $60 for the half-marathon, $40 for the 10K and $30 for the 5K.
Race shirts in different styles also are available for purchase at the website.
To improve activity flow on race day, the three race start time are new.
The half-marathon begins at 9 a.m., the 5K and 10K at 10 a.m., and the kids sprint begins at 10:05 a.m.
The awards ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m.
Race packets can be picked up from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m Friday Sept. 25., at the Masonic Hall in downtown Quilcene, 170 Herbert St.
Race-day registration opens at 7 a.m at the race site, Worthington Park.
New to this year’s race event is a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday night, sponsored by the Quilcene Lions Club at the Masonic Hall.
Served from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages.
Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for ages 6 to 12 and $20 for families.
For more information, visit Facebook.com/QuilceneHalfMarathon or email quilcenehalfmarathon@gmail.com.
Elections tonight
PORT ANGELES — North Olympic Baseball and Softball will meet at the Vern Burton Center, 308 E. Fourth St., at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Officer elections will be held at this meeting.
The board is in need of new volunteers to serve as officers as many of its members have served many years.
