Beach runs are the best. Nothing's more invigorating than filling your lungs with that salt air, feeling the sunshine kiss your skin, watching the big blue pass you by and listening to the crash of waves. The sensory experience is bound to push you faster through that last mile, so sign up for one of these pier runs.
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10 Pier Runs to Enjoy the Coast
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Pier to Peak Run Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California - September 2, 2012
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Challenge yourself with this endurance climb, from a sea level start to a 4,000-foot Le Cumbre peak at Look Out Park in the Los Padres National Forest.
Sunsets at Pier 60 2012
Clearwater Beach, Florida - June 22, July 20 and August 3, 2012
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This out and back 5K race starts and finishes on Clearwater Beach and, yes, you do run on the sand.
Pier House 5K
Long Branch, New Jersey - September 3, 2012
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There's no better way to spend Labor Day than down the shore. Presented in cooperation with the Jersey Shore Running Club, this race is part of the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix.
Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K
Portland, Maine - July 22, 2012
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This course overlooks Casco Bay with beautiful views of the water, including Back Cove and the Presumpscot River estuary—and the half marathon through some serene and scenic trails. This flat and fast race ends in Old Port on the Maine State Pier.
Coastal 5K Family Fun Run & Festival
Pacifica, California - August 25, 2012
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Run along the northern Pacific, on and off roads. The course passes the Pacifica Pier and circles around Sharp Park Golf Course.
Santa Monica 5000
Santa Monica, California - October 7, 2012
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Friendly competition, family fun—whether you're a collegiate sprinter or a new mom, this event is for you. All races finish near the Santa Monica Pier.
City Impact's Ventura Beachfront Half-Marathon & 5K
Ventura, California - June 16, 2012
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This second annual event will be held in Ventura, with a scenic course along the coastline and views of the ocean.
Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, California - November 11, 2012
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Starting at Sunset Park in Coronado and finishing at the Imperial Beach Pier, this course is a flat and fast point-to-point route. In its 13th year, this event is open to runners, walkers, skaters, handcycles and wheelchairs.
Run for the Reef 5K and Kid's 1-Mile Fun Run
Navvare Beach, Florida - October 13, 2012
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This course overlooks Casco Bay with beautiful views of the water, including Back Cove and the Presumpscot River estuary—and the half marathon through some serene and scenic trails. This flat and fast race ends in Old Port on the Maine State Pier.
2012 Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run and Rock'n Around the Pier Half Marathon
Morro Bay, California - July 7, 2012
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2012 marks the 43rd year for the Rock to Pier Run started by Brian Waterbury. This is a 6 mile run/walk entirely on the beach from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier. In conjunction with the Rock to Pier Run this year, we will be including the Rock'n Around the Pier Half Marathon.
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