Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K

Date

Start: Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Reston Town Center
11921 Freedom Drive Reston, VA

Brief Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - PLEASE VISIT US AT THE RESTON YMCA THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM NOON TO 7 PM FOR ONSITE 5K RUN REGISTRATION AND AN EXTREMELY LIMITED NUMBER OF PUMPKIN DASH SPOTS!

Race-Day Information

Onsite Packet Pick-up/Registration: 5:30AM - 8:00AM
Start Time: 8:30AM
Course Closure: 10:30AM
Award Ceremony: 10:15AM - 10:45AM

Pre-Registration/Fees

Online registration is available thru midnight, Tuesday October 5, 2010 at thegreatpumpkin5k.com. Mail-In registration must be postmarked by September 30, 2010. In-Person Late Pre-registration only available October 7th and 8th, 2010 between 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Reston YMCA (THIS IS AN UPDATE!!!). Timed 5K entry fee: $35 includes race t-shirt. Non-timed 5K entry fee: $25 with option to pre-purchase a race t-shirt for a discounted $10.

Race-Day Registration/Fees

Onsite registration is available under the tent at the Reston Town Center Parking Lot from 5:30 AM - 8:00 AM. Timed 5K entry fee: $40 includes race t-shirt. Non-timed 5K entry fee: $30 race t-shirt not included. Kids Pumpkin Dash: FREE registration with signed waiver from parent or guardian.

Packet Pick-Up

Race packets can be picked up on October 7th and 8th from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Reston Town Center.

Timed 5k Award Categories:

Open Men and Women: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100. Age Group Winners: 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-59 and 80+ years. Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. Ribbons will be given to all Pumpkin Dash Fun Run Participants.

The Kids Pumpkin Dash

Advance registration for the Kids Pumpkin Dash has reached capacity! We will offer a limited number of entries at packet pick-up on Thursday and Friday. For those children that were registered online, parents may pick-up their bib at the YMCA of Fairfax Reston from 12-7 pm on October 7th and 8th or on race morning at Reston Town Center. The Kids Pumpkin Dash will take place between 9:30 and 10:30 AM on race day. We encourage all participants to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume!

Race T-Shirts

Additional official Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K t-shirt can be purchased at packet pickup and on race day for $15.

Qualifying - the CareFirst National Half Marathon

The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5k is an official qualifier for the CareFirst National Half Marathon taking place on March 26th, 2011 in Washington, D.C. SPECIAL GREAT PUMPKIN QUALIFYING OPPORTUNITY - you must complete the entire 5k in a chip time of 32:00 or faster - a full minute longer than the 31:00 requirement from any other 5K!!

General Information

The timed 5K will use state-of-the-art Chrono timing devices. Look for specific instructions for their use in final instruction updates. Bib numbers and timing tags are not transferable, no entry refunds will be made, and for safety reasons, no strollers or pets are allowed on the course.

Questions/Sponsors/Beneficiary

For questions regarding The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5k and Kids Pumpkin Dash please email or call: info@gwsportsalliance.com 1-866-RUN-0262. Sponsors include Anthem, Greater Washington Sports Alliance, PRR, Reston Town Center, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. Health Beneficiary is INOVA HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE.

OKTOBERFEST RESTON 2010!

Oktoberfest Tickets are necessary to sample food and beverage. Admission to Oktoberfest Reston is free of charge. Pre-order tickets as you register. 6 tickets for $5, 24 tickets for $20.

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