Seaside Beach Run Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that proudly hosts the Seaside Beach Run—a unique community tradition that began in 1966.  Continuing with the precedent we set last year, all net proceeds from this year’s event will be used to provide free fitness center memberships to Clatsop County middle and high school students—which is our way of combating childhood obesity by both increasing awareness and providing access to a practical solution.  As a result of last year’s Seaside Beach Run, we were able to offer over seven hundred Clatsop County students free access to a large full-service commercial fitness facility—and to date, over 130 students are already enjoying this benefit (and this number is steadily growing as we continue to get the word out to the community).  The Seaside Beach Run offers several events to meet the needs of a broad range of runners and walkers; events include 5K and 10K beach runs, timed (new!) and non-timed 5K walks on the historic Promenade in Seaside, and a free “Kid’s Sand Dash” and Treasure Hunt for children under 12 years old—with prizes awarded in several age groups.

This year’s Seaside Beach Run is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2010; the course will begin and end at 12^th Avenue at the North Prom beach access, and the entire event will be held on the beach to avoid traffic safety concerns and to celebrate Seaside’s coastal beauty.  At the conclusion of the event, Sunset Family Fitness will be hosting an awards ceremony and free picnic lunch with food, drinks and prizes.