On May 9th more than 4,000 runners and walkers will meet for the always enjoyable Marin Human Race in San Rafael, California. Per their website, this race is the largest collaborative fundraiser in Marin County and has raised millions of dollars since 1983. The course is a mostly flat American Track and Field certified looping 5K. There are over a dozen local bands playing along the course and there are four free kids' races: 50-yard, 100-yard, 200-meter and 400-meters. Yes, you read that correctly... free races for your kiddos! All children finishers receive a ribbon. How cool!
My family and I used to do this race in the 1990's when we lived in Marin. If I remember correctly, it used to be run in Greenbrae/Larkspur Landing and you'd run along the bike path. Start and finish were in the ferry parking lot. I am almost certain that this is the same race that got moved to a new venue. After the race they always had great music, a pancake breakfast, and lots of fun booths/displays to browse.
Running in the Human Race is a great way to give back to the Marin community. The race is able to pass about 90% of all donations raised to the community and last year returned over $350,000 for the benefit of 115 nonprofits and schools. That's even cooler than the free kids' races.
If you are looking for something to do on Saturday May 9 head out to the Marin Human Race to either run, walk, donate, or volunteer. You'll be so glad that you did! And after you do the race please stop by Zoomzer and leave a review of the event and let others know about what a great time you had! http://zoomzer.com/races/view/122
Happy racing and fundraising!
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