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RUN MIAMI - News on the Run: Holiday Running with Run Miami! November 21, 2006
Holiday Running with Run Miami!
November 21, 2006
WELCOME TO THE RUNNING BOOM SOUTH FLORIDA! Registration numbers for RUN Miami races continue to increase and we are proud to announce that we are close to selling out our SECOND RACE IN A ROW, a new trend in South Florida racing. For all of you runners, that means it's time to start registering early to make sure you get in before it's too late.
This Week's News on the Run
- Turkey Trot is Close to Selling Out at 1,500- Less Than 200 Spots Left
- Holiday Run at Palmetto Bay
- NEW EVENT! Run-Up the Bank of America Tower
- Register for Nike Run Hit Remix Before it Sells Out- Free Training Runs Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Other Running Events
Don't Be a Turkey, Register Before It's Too Late.
Run Early. Eat Later. NO GUILT!
Less than 200 spots remain for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Turkey Trot 5K/10K presented by Miami-Dade Parks. We are proud to say that this race ahs quickly become a marquis event for South Florida and we thank all of the local runners (and the family and friends in town for the holidays) who have come out to support the race. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Turkey Trot 5K/10K presented by Miami-Dade Parks will take place at Tropical Park at 7:30 AM. CLICK HERE to register now or visit www.runmiami.com. Packet pick-up is also available Wednesday from 9 AM to 4 PM at Footworks and on race morning from 6 AM to 7:15 AM at the stadium in Tropical Park. See you on Turkey Day morning!
Bring a Toy and Spread Some Joy Over 5 or 15 Kilometers!
It's the Second Annual gift giving run, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Holiday Run 5K/15K at Palmetto Bay on Sunday, December 10. This race is all about giving as we collect hundreds of toys for local charities and give runners one of the most peaceful races around, all in the Palmetto Bay, "The Village of Parks." Use the 15K race to gear up for the ING Miami Marathon or another winter marathon or jsut come for the fun and holiday spirit and do the 5K with family and friends. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Holiday Run 5K/15K will take place at the Palmetto Bay Village Center (17777 Old Cutler Rd.) at 7:00 AM. Registration is already open online at www.RUNMiami.com or you can register in person the week of the race at Footworks in South Miami. Remember, this is one of the races in the BCBS Running Series, so if you want your special Series Medal, register before it's too late!
Step Into Marathon Week With a Brand New Event!
Registration for the newest event in Miami opens soon as we launch the Inaugural Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FLorida Run-Up presented by Blue Capital, a stairclimb event on Sunday, January 21 at the Bank of America Tower at International Place. Climb 47 stories, more than 1500 steps to the top of Miami's most recognized skyscraper, the same building that turns orange for Marathon Week in Miami. Take part in this unique event and enjoy a new challenge complete with a post race party in the Sky Lobby, overlooking Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. Registration will open shortly, CLICK HERE to visit RUN Miami for more info. This race will be limited to 400 people, so register early for this inaugural event.
Nike Run Hit Remix on December 14th. Free Training Runs Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Only 5,000 people will get to set the night to music for the Nike Run Hit Remix on Thursday, December 14. The 8:00 PM race on South Beach is going to make running fun for everyone. With live music on the course by Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Young MC, Digital Underground and De La Soul, free training runs and free shirts, this race is a great way to start running or enjoy running in a whole new way.
To help everyone get pumped for the big race, Nike is inviting everyone to take part in fun and free training runs where you can get free tech shirts, try out Nike shoes as you train and learn about the Nike Plus technology that fuses music with running. Additionally, if you go to enough training runs and punch your Frequent Runner Card, you will have an opportunity to gain entry into the Nike Run Hit Remix Lounge on race day, getting limited access to the post race concert. Refreshments, music, shoes, and fun will be on hand at each training run.Check out the cool things planned for the Nike Run Hit Remix this December.
- TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
11/7-12/12
Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern
7221 SW 58th Avenue
South Miami, FL 33143 - THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM
11/2-12/7 (No run on Thanksgiving Day)
Apple Store Lincoln Road
738 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139 - SUNDAYS @ 7:00AM
11/5-12/10
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
A-1-A & Johnson Street Bandshell Theatre
Hollywood, FL 33019
Nike Club Run Training Locations and Schedule
THE BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA RUNNING SERIES CALENDAR 2006-2007 
Nov. 23 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Turkey Trot 5K/10K presented by Miami-Dade Parks - Dec. 10 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Holiday Run 5K/15K at Palmetto Bay
- Jan. 21 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Run Up the Tower presented by Blue Capital
- Jan. 27 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Tropical 5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless
- Jan. 28 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.
- Mar. 10 Ocean Drive 5K
- TBA Lincoln Road Miler
Other Great Local Running Events
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Celebrity 5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless - Sunday, March 25th
- Starts at Watson Island and ends on South Beach.
- Go to Celebrity5k.com for more information.
- TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
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