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CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR

4 TH OF JULY 5K/10K

July 4, Oxnard, Calif.

Harborrun.com

Celebrate the nation’s independence at this 5K and

10K run along one of California’s scenic stretches of

beach. The race doesn’t take place on the Channel

Islands, but it does benefi t the Channel Islands Harbor

Foundation, and runners will get a view of the islands

from the fl at course that includes Hollywood Beach,

Oxnard State Beach Park and Mandalay Shores.

HARVARD PILGRIM FINISH AT THE 50

July 3, Foxborough, Mass.

Finishatthe50.com

New England Patriots fans have lots to celebrate

coming off of a come-from-behind Super Bowl

victory. There may be no better place to do so this

summer than at this annual 5K, 10K and kids run

that features a fi nish on the 50-yard line of Gillette

Stadium. The event includes all-day exhibits and

kids activities at the stadium, followed by the races

in the evening and a fi reworks celebration at 9 p.m.

REVOLUTIONARY RUN

July 4, Washington Crossing, Pa.

Revrunpa.com

Washington Crossing, Pa., may be better known for

the winter exploits of the Continental Army when

they crossed the Delaware River early on Christmas

Day, but it’s certainly a great place to celebrate the

country’s Declaration of Independence as well. The

37 th annual 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run features

a course that’s mostly in Washington Crossing

Historic Park and along the Delaware River.

PHOTO: DAVID SILVERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

XTERRA BEAVER CREEK TRAIL RUNS

July 16, Avon, Colo.

Xterraplanet.com/trailrun/Beavercreek

Are you up for a challenge? The Beaver Creek Resort

hosts this annual 20K, 10K and 5K that’s sure to put

your fi tness to the test. Runners of the 20K race can

expect 2,400 feet of climbing, and the other two dis-

tances are challenging as well (in fact, the course is a

10K loop, with the 20K runners completing two laps).

But all runners will enjoy running through the aspen

glades and the amazing singletrack at the resort. At

least when they think about the experience afterward.

SEWARD SIZZLER

July 25, Seattle

Nwtrailruns.com

This 4.2-mile and 10K run takes place in Seattle’s

Seward Park, which is on a peninsula in Lake

Washington fi lled with old-growth forest. The loop

course is almost entirely tree-covered, and the race

features a little bit of everything that trail runners

love, from scenic views to challenging singletrack.

The course features mostly rolling hills, with a few

more technical sections. This evening race is a great

challenge for beginning trail runners.

SQUAW MOUNTAIN RUN

July 29, Truckee, Calif.

Auburnskiclub.com

This 37th annual 3.6-mile race takes place at Squaw

Valley Resort in the Lake Tahoe region of California.

Runners (and hikers) start at the base of the resort

and make the trek to High Camp at 8,200 feet. It’s a

tough run uphill the entire route, but participants are

rewarded with a post-race party at the top featuring

awards, raffl e prizes, music, refreshments and beer

from the local Fiftyfi fty brewery. Plus, you’ll have earned

amazing views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras.

5K TO 15K

TRAIL

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