RACE PICTURES:  http://picasaweb.google.com/102104465236347802522

RESULTS ARE IN!!:  http://www.runwashington.com/results.htm  Thanks for joining us for our inaugural year.  For the record, due to our error we allowed some of the runners to be off course, so some of the times include .3+ more distance on the 5K and the 15K distances.  We’re sorry for that, but do come back next year for our 2nd Annual.

Check out our May press release for more details on the race  and the special inaugural features. http://www.runspringfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Springfield_15K_5K_May_PR.pdf

Come join us Sunday June 6th for Springfield’s new hometown race!  Held in conjunction with the Springfield Days festival, this a signature race event for southern Fairfax County.  This year’s race will be held on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day, and we will be honoring our armed forces and wounded veterans with special ceremonies.

Day & Time

Sunday June 6th, race start is 7:30 a.m.  5K participants encouraged to  finish in 1 hour (that’s about 3 mph or 20:00 mile pace).  15K participants must finish in 2 hours (that’s just over 4.5 mph or 12:55 mile pace).

Packet Pickup

• Friday - Saturday, June 4-5 at Metro Run & Walk during store business hours www.MetroRunWalkSpringfield.com
• Raceday at Lake Accotink Park  6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Race Beneficiaries

The Springfield 15K / 5K is managed as a nonprofit event, with all race proceeds supporting organizations that further local recreation and fitness programs for youth in need.  2010 beneficiaries are:

• Trips for Kids Metro DC’s trail running adventures for low-income youth. www.tfkmetrodc.org
• KEEN Greater DC’s non-competitive athletic programs for kids with disabilities.  www.KEENGreaterDC.org
• Fairfax County Park & Recreation’s Adaptive Swimming and Lake Accotink programs
• Lee High School running programs
• Metro Run & Walk’s needy athlete shoe fund

Awards

Performance prizes in the form of Metro Run & walk gift certificates will be awarded in the following categories. (note:  overall winners do not count for age group awards)

• 1st overall male, female, and wheelchair participant,  $100
• 2nd overall male, female, and wheelchair participant,  $75
• 3rd overall male, female, and wheelchair participant,  $50
• Top 2 males & females in the following age groups will get $35 and $25
  • 10 & Under
  • 11-14
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Sponsorship (and Donations)

Calling all sponsors!  An annual regional signature race needs robust runner participation AND financial support from businesses and citizens to be successful and to return meaningful funds to our benefiting organizations.  We have recognized sponsorship options from several hundred dollars to many thousands, and we certainly welcome more modest amounts, too.  If you can donate needed products and services to the effort, we can recognize the value of this in-kind support.

Please check out our sponsor letter and options.

http://www.runspringfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Springfield_15K5K_Sponsor_letter_and_options_May10.pdf

Deepest thanks to our inaugural year sponsors!

• Platinum
  • Metro Run & Walk
• Silver
  • Positively Chiropractic
  • Rocket Communications
  • T-Mobile
• Bronze
  • Capital Running Company
  • Marriott
  • Panera Bread
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Washington Mystics
• Partner
  • Active Duty Fitness
  • Allegra Print & Imaging
  • Courtyard by Marriott, Springfield
  • John Loves Sharon
  • Keene Mill Consulting, LLC
  • Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Residence Inn by Marriott, Springfield
  • Scitor
  • Springfield Lorton Dental Group
  • Springfield Plaza
  • Springfield VFW, Post 7327
  • Springfield VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post 7327
  • The Bike Lane
  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Springfield
  • Waterford Receptions
  • YippeeO Internet Marketing Solutions