The runners returned to the rural streets of Quilcene for the eleventh annual Oyster Races. This years event, on Sept. 15, attracted nearly two hundred runners, many from beyond Jefferson County. The …
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The runners returned to the rural streets of Quilcene for the eleventh annual Oyster Races. This years event, on Sept. 15, attracted nearly two hundred runners, many from beyond Jefferson County. The Oyster Races are now a tradition enjoyed by visitors and residents alike, starting and ending on the beautiful grounds of Worthington Park, with Quilcene Bay and Mount Walker providing the backdrop for the feet hitting the pavement.
Volunteers worked through the wind and rain on Saturday setting up for the event. The sky cleared for the early morning registration as the runners poured in. Participants, aged 9 to 87, set out on three courses for a day of fun and friendly competition. Quilcene and Brinnon firefighters and EMTs were on hand throughout the courses to ensure the safety of racers and volunteers. All race proceeds benefit Quilcene-Brinnon Dollars for Scholars, which provides scholarships to high school seniors and college undergrads, and Count Me In for Quilcene, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the Quilcene community.
— Caitlin Friedman, Quilcene Historical Museum.
