About the New Year’s Run & Rescue
The route heads from a local running shop out to the Seawall, runs east along the water, then turns back. It is not chip-timed, so the pace is whatever you want it to be. Dogs are welcome, and the Galveston Island Humane Society is on hand with adoption and foster opportunities.
The start and finish are at the running store, which keeps things simple. Afterward there are brunch bites, fresh juice, and mimosas, plus a photo booth. Packet pickup details are not something the organizer spelled out, but the morning has a clear home base.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles1/1/2027 08:00$20
3.1 Miles1/1/2027 08:00$40
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