The inaugural Brain Aneurysm Race for Awareness 8K in memory of Timothy Susco will occur at South Lakes High School on October 4. With the Reston Hospital as the title sponsor and the American record-holder in the mile, Alan Webb, in attendance, race organizers are preparing for a competitive race.

The Race for Awareness 8K will benefit both the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and the Washington Transplant Center's awareness and education efforts. The 8K will be contested on a certified course and will be sanctioned by USA Track & Field. As many as 1,000 runners are expected to compete along the rolling, scenic course that starts and ends at South Lakes High School.

In addition to the 8K, a 2K fun run will wind its way along tree-covered paths around the school.

Cash prizes will be awarded to top three male and female finishers in the 8K and the top two finishers in 5-year age groups will win gift certificates to Metro Run & Walk, the official running shoe and apparel store of the race. Dozens of spectators and volunteers will be present along the routes and at the finish.

For more information, please visit the race Web site.