Race the Reserve benefits seniors


July 22, 2012 · Updated 9:28 AM 

Race the Reserve Whidbey Island 2012 will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting at Coupeville Elementary School. Registration fees vary from $20 to $60. For event categories and entry fees contact Deb Savalza at racethereserve@gmail.com or check the website.

Featured are a half marathon, 10K and 5K routes through Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. View spectacular, panoramic prairie farmland, mountain and water views. Terrain is mixed flat and rolling hills, track, trails and back country roads loop through tranquil farmland, dense forest and atop seaside bluffs. Enjoy live Marimba music from Whidbey Island’s Rubatano Center at the finish line.

The event coincides with 49th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival downtown Coupeville and is presented by CHS Senior Parents to benefit the Class of 2013.

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