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Published: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 6:27 p.m. MDT

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5K RUN/WALK SET SEPT. 26

MIDWAY — The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant, a AAA Four Diamond establishment and 2009 Best of State winner for Best Bed and Breakfast, will host the eighth annual "Shoot for the Finish Line" 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 9 a.m. at Wasatch Mountain State Park. Proceeds will benefit Soldier Hollow youth sports programs.

The race will start at the Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor's Center, across from The Blue Boar at 1235 Warm Springs Road, and travel around Wasatch Mountain State Park on roads and trails. The event is open to runners of all ages and abilities.

Runners can register for the 5K run at The Blue Boar Inn, online at www.active.com or on the day of the race at the Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor's Center starting at 8 a.m. Registration prior to the event is $20 or $25 on Sept. 26.

Runners will receive a long-sleeve shirt and will be eligible for a multiprize drawing including overnight stays and dinners at the award-winning Blue Boar Inn.

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For more information, call The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant at 888-650-1400 or visit www.active.com.

TRIATHLON CLINIC SATURDAY

BOUNTIFUL — Registered Labor Day Triathlon participants are eligible to attend the free triathlon clinic presented by Lora Erickson with BlondeRunner.com.

This clinic will cover transition basics and a bike race route preview for the triathlon. The clinic will be held Saturday from 9-10 a.m. Participants should meet just south of the South Davis Recreation Center in the parking lot. Bring your bike and gear, as the bike racks will be available for use. The route is different than both of the previous triathlons at the rec center.

Participants will be given triathlon racing tips from an experienced triathlete and certified running coach with over 24 years of experience. A hands-on transition demonstration will be provided. To learn more, visit www.blonderunner.com or contact Lora Erickson at 801-299-1601 or by e-mail at lora@blonderunner.com.

Register for the free triathlon clinic on Facebook under Blonde Runner Health LLC events: http:/www.facebook.com/pages/Davis-County-Utah/Blonde-Runner-Health-LLC.

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