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This outstanding youth running program was founded in 2005 to provide non-competitive running fitness programs in low income schools and after school programs for elementary and middle school youth. The focus is on participation, individual achievement and ultimately incorporation of healthy choices into the children’s everyday lives.
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The St. Pete Beach Classic is pleased to provide free online registration. You may register for both the 2009 St. Pete Beach Classic and the 2009 Bay to Bay Road Race for a discount price. The Bay to Bay Road Race has been part of St. Pete’s running history honolulu hawaii hotel for over 20 years. It features 12Kand 5K events on USA Track and Field certified courses. This year’s race will take place on March 15, 2009.
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