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Inaugural Margaritaville Run Coming To Downtown San Diego
The event will feature live music, costumes, photo opportunities and a post-race expo and beer garden.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Runners and walkers will take to the streets of downtown San Diego on Saturday for the inaugural Margaritaville Run, a tropical-themed 5K and 10K through the Gaslamp Quarter.
The event will feature live music, costumes, photo opportunities and a post-race expo and beer garden for participants 21 and older. All registered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, finisher medal and a complimentary margarita after completing the race.
Organizers said the event is open to runners, walkers and fans of the Jimmy Buffett-inspired lifestyle. The race also will benefit Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit that provides wish vacations for critically ill children and their families.
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The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is serving as the event's official host hotel and is offering discounted rates for race weekend.
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