A friend of mine is talking me into running the Big Gay 10k that takes place in SF on August 13. I'm thinking I'd like this to be my next race as it's a good length and a great cause.

I'm not sure if or how I can pass along this info to our WOW community in case anyone else would like to race with me. They do have team registration or individual. I was thinking maybe I'd register as a team then people could just join up with the team if they'd like.

Two things I like about this race is that the registration is only $35 and the proceeds go to the SF Aid Foundation. I will probably run to fund raise, but people don't have to. It does have a bit of the B2B silliness to it probably, but I think the lesser amount of participants and it being for a cause will keep it much more under control. Let me know what you think. I'll be registering once I'm back from the 8th grade trip. - Laura L

http://greaterthanone.org/events/biggay10k/learn-more/

The Dream Mile 5K/10K Run/Walk is the flagship event in Vibha's continued efforts to increase awareness about the plight of underprivileged children.

It has come a long way since its inception in 1998 and has grown from a small event, attended primarily by volunteers and friends, to a permanent fixture on the calendars of runners in the various cities in America.

The increasing participation and enthusiasm for this event just goes to show how strongly people feel about the cause of underprivileged children.

Date: Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Time: 10K 8.00AM, 5K 8:20 AM, Registration starts at 7.15am
Venue: Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA (Kite flying area)
Cost: $20
FREE for children under 12

Route:  5/10K USATF certified trail.
Timing:Professionally timed by OnYourMarkEvents
Physical Address : 3070 N Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043 (Kite flying area)
Registration Link: http://www.active.com/running/mountain-view-ca/vibha-dream-mile-2010

Website:  http://www.thedreammile.org/bayarea

Email: bayarea@thedreammile.org

Local Beneficiary & Partner for 2010 - My New Red Shoes Visit them at http://www.mynewredshoes.org/

Timing Rules :
1. In order to be timed, you need to be registered before race start time
2. Your numbered bib should be pinned to your T-shirt on the front, while arriving at the finish line
3. Individual timings and ranks will be done by a professional timing company and will be final

Carnival :
The Carnival is a fun-filled event that lasts until noon. Bring your kids along to enjoy a wide variety of games and activities - face painting and Mehndi.

Parking :
Free parking is available at Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA.

About the Author: Stephanie Atwood, M.A. is a writer, award winning speaker, and fitness professional. 

Coach Stephanie, a long distance running coach and personal trainer founded the WOW Team, a women's running and walking group in the Greater Bay Area. Go WOW Team - Fit Women of the World meets throughout the Bay Area, several times each week. Drop-ins are encouraged. For the schedule of workouts go to http://gowowteam.com/calendar  or visit the WOW Team Home Page at http://gowowteam.com  or search for Go WOW Team on facebook or twitter.

 The WOW Team is training for the SF Half and SF Progressive Marathon and October San Jose Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon. All women are invited to join.

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