Germantown 5-Miler

Date

Start: Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Road
Corner of Observation and Seneca Meadows Parkway Germantown, MD

Fees

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Registration Closing Date

Friday, May 14, 2010 PST

Brief Description

The Germantown 5-Miler uses a rolling course that is part of an industrial park at Germantown Meadows Corporate Center. The 2-mile family fun run is back and will be held immediately after the start of the 5-Miler. The popular 1K untimed kids run will start the activities at 8:00 am.

Designated Charity

Germantown HELP's mission is to help our neighbors in need through our programs, referrals to other resources, and the relationships we have in our community.

IPICO Timing

The race will be scored with the IpicoChip. You must pick up the chip on race day and attach it to your shoe in order to be scored in the race and be eligible for awards. You must return the chip immediately after finishing or you will be charged $5 for replacement. Overall awards will be based upon clock time and age group awards will be based upon chip time.

Corporate Friends and Running Club Teams

Two different team competitions are offered: Corporate/Friends and Running club.There will be no team registration on race day so please register before race day.

Awards

The awards ceremony will be held following the 5-miler at 10:00 am. Cash awards will be presented to the first three male and female finishers overall. Awards will be presented to the first, second and third finishers in each of 5-year age divisions, beginning with 19 & under and going to 75 & over. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: First Place Men: $150 First Place Women: $150 Second Place Men: $100 Second Place Women: $100 Third Place Men: $75 Third Place Women: $75

Packet Pick-up and Late Registration

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Picking Up for Your Friends and Family

We do allow runners to pick up bibs and t-shirts for their friends. Please note that t-shirts cannot be mailed. You will not need to show us your ID or copies of their ID to pick up for them.

Parking

Take I-270 North and exit on Father Hurley Blvd. (Exit 16). Stay in the right lane and turn right at the first light onto Observation Drive. Follow Observation until you see signs and volunteers directing you to race parking. Overflow parking will be at the Milestone shopping center transit parking.

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for these fun events, please send an email with Volunteer in the subject line to race@germantown5miler.com

Starting Times

Starting times: 1K - 8:00 am 5-Miler - 8:30 am 2-Miler - 8:35 am Please arrive at least 45 minutes early to be at the start on time.

T-Shirts

Technical T-shirts will be a part of the 5-Miler entry fee. 2-Mile Fun Run and 1K participants can purchase the shirt for $10.

Map

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