$50 billion is wasted annually on the War on Drugs, which incarcerates more than 700,000 annually and most of these are for Marijuana, the lest harmful of intoxicating substances. This folly destroys lives and the economy while accomplishing nothing, other than overflowing the prisons and forcing violent offenders onto the street. As a result, in California we spend more for prisons than we do for public education
Both are USA Track & Field (USATF) certified distances that visit some of Golden Gate Park's best views. This fresh new course is relatively flat with a few easy hills and no repeats.
8:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 04, 2006 
: Event starts at 8:30 a.m. at
John F. Kennedy Drive near 10th Avenue in
Golden Gate Park. Race day registration from 7:30 a.m. on
JFK Driv near 9th Avenue in
Golden Gate Park. Both are
USA Track & Field
(USATF) certified flat fast loop courses, that finish in front of the
Conservatory of
Flowers. Within easy walking distance of the starts and offering ample
parking in surrounding areas.
Prize drawings and prize for top pledge collector.
USA Track & Field (USATF) Certified - Awards 3 deep in all divisions.
Age divisions: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
We encourage you to download a pledge form for National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
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