Story by Meredith Nelson / March 13, 2009
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Saturday, March 14
Flowertown Festival 10K (8 a.m.) and 5K (7:45 a.m.)
Summerville
Shamrock Run
9 a.m.; Hilton Head
Saturday, March 21
Stiletto Stampede
8 a.m.; Mt. Pleasant
The Stampede will be a 100 yard dash held at Houston Northcutt Blvd. near Whole Foods Market at 8am on Saturday March 21, 2009. Runners must wear 3 inch heels, which must be attached at the finish line to receive the $10,000 prize. Charleston Magazine will be presenting $1,000 to the best costume winner at the end of the race as well.
http://www.stilettostampede.com/theevent.html
Daniel Island 5K Run and Walk
9 a.m. Daniel Island
Sunday, March 22
Wholly Cow Ice Cream & Coffee Bike Ride
The Wholly Cow Ice Cream & Coffee Ride in Ravenel is part of a yearlong celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wholly Cow, which specializes in ice creams with wholesome ingredients and coffees that are fairly traded and organically grown. Rides are 11, 60, or 100 miles long.
Starting at the Bulow Boat Landing & 100/60 will head towards Edisto Beach. The start will be at 9:00, you can leave earlier. The 11 mile ride will begin at 11:00 at the same place. Rest stops open at 9:30 & support-SAG vehicles along the route begin at 9:30. The last rest stop will be at Wholly Cow where ice cream is made and coffee beans are roasted. Tours will be offered (with large samples!) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Wholly Cow Ice Cream and Island Coffee.
The cost is $30. Online registration ends Monday, 3/16 at 3 p.m. Go tohttp://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1637698&assetId=bf0cd145-8749-4d3c-9934-3b7581891476 for more info and to register.