It is the summer's most highly anticipated event and everyone is invited to the 23rd annual Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest, Saturday, July 19, 2008. It all takes place in Rockville Town Center with the Twilight Runfest Festival beginning at 7:00 p.m. with live music, dancing, and variety of food vendors for everyone.

And at day's twilight, the 8K race and wheelchair race will begin followed by the 1K Fun Run. Spectators will have a front row seat watching runners compete for open, masters, and age group awards. Most runners will be there for the pure enjoyment of running a "night-time event" and partying after they cross the finish line. The 8K USATF certified course takes you through Rockville neighborhoods and around the Montgomery College campus. But this course is no slouch. It has some rolling hills so the neighbors will be there to cheer you on. The 1K Fun Run will follow immediately after the 8K and is a short out and back with both races finishing under the balloon arch and lights.

HOT WEATHER WARNING:

Runners are reminded that it is typically hot and humid during this event and you should be properly trained for these conditions. Be sure to be properly hydrated before the race and take water on the course.

Awards will be given to the first five open male and female, top three masters, top three wheelchair finishers and top three male and female in age groups. All runners are eligible for random awards at the post-race festival.

Late registration and packet/chip pick up is available at the following locations: 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Metro Run and Walk, Federal Plaza, 1776 East Jefferson Street, Rockville and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 110 North Washington Street in Rockville Town Center.

The audience will be treated a very competitive event. Master and track super- star, Alisa Harvey, will be vying a Twilighter win. Michael Wardian, with his backward baseball cap will also be competing Saturday night. The Twilight 8K show cases the talented elite athletes in the tri-state area representing DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

The Twilight Runfest is presented by the Rockville Rotary Club and hosted by the City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks. The race is conducted by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club Inc. Race proceeds will benefit the Rockville Rotary Recreation Fund and charitable organizations supported by the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Rockville. Further info can be found on the web at www.mcrrc.org/races/TwilightRunfest.

It is summer time - so run under the stars and dance by the light of the moon at Twilight Runfest!

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