Matthew Kim sets the 14 and younger record in 2008 with 29:31.

The Germantown 5-Miler returns to upper Montgomery County! This family-friendly event presented by Seneca Creek Community Church and benefiting the Germantown Boys and Girls Club and Girls on the Run of Montgomery County will take place on Saturday, May 16th at the Seneca Meadows Corporate Center in Germantown, MD. But be forewarned--this is not just your average 5 mile race! A 1K kids run will kick off the event at 8:10 a.m. followed by the 5 mile ChronoTrack timed race at 8:30 am. Last but not least, we are happy to announce that we will be hosting the Girls on the Run of Montgomery County 5K that will start at 8:50. This untimed event will be open to all runners with these outstanding girls starting up front.

This year the race proceeds will go to support two well- deserving local charities, namely the Germantown Boys & Girls Club and Girls on the Run of Montgomery County.

The mission of the Germantown Boys & Girls Club is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, with an emphasis on at-risk youth, to build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults. Today children come from families in which both parents work. In fact, this situation seems to define the 'traditional' family these days. Elementary students today lack the community support required to deal with academics, extracurricular activities and social challenges. The Germantown Boys & Girls Club seeks to provide youth with a positive and safe place in which their development is sought.

Girls on the Run of Montgomery County is a unique, life- changing, after school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls designed to promote healthy habits and an active lifestyle. The dynamic 9-10 week program combines training for a 5K running race with education and interactive discussions about critical issues that will affect pre-teen girls as they reach adolescence. Trained coaches teach "life's lessons" to girls through fun and clever running games and workouts. Their goal is that girls completing the program are physically, mentally, and emotionally stronger and better prepared to overcome the challenges and pressures of adolescence and beyond.

Participants in the race will have access to the festive post race area, which will include a moon bounce for children and baked goods, bagels and more, to be enjoyed by all participants. There will be corporate/friends and running club teams competing in the 5-Miler.

For more information and registration, we invite you to visit the race web site at. To sign up for the spring Girls on the Run Montgomery County program go to web site.

2008 Race Report