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 Potomac River Running Presents the 2009 Loudoun Race Series Six Events . . . Six Distances . . . One Great Award! Ray & Cathy Pugsley January 6, 2009 Loudoun County For the Washington Running Report
Participants in all six events will receive a commemorative
short sleeve technical t-shirt. Have a conflict and can't do
all six? No problem, participate in four series races and earn
a commemorative medal . . . and if you are able to make it to
five races, add a $10 gift certificate from Potomac River
Running Store to the medal. (All six events gets you the shirt,
medal, and gift certificate!) Also, accumulate points for your
performance and qualify for series-wide performance awards. The
more races you run, the better your chances to win. Register now for these great events to assure your award
eligibility! The following events are included in the series:
The Van Metre 5-Mile Run is an event for the entire family.
Serious runners, weekend and occasional joggers, walkers, and
even strollers (for the One Mile Fun Run/Walk only) of all
skill levels are invited to participate. The 5-Mile Run
features ChronoTrack race timing system and team
competition. This event has more prizes for children than any
other race. The 5 mile course stretches throughout the
beautiful Broadlands community. There is also an easy 1 mile
course for children and walkers.
Now entering its 14th year, the LAWS Half-Marathon is the
longest foot race in Loudoun County. This year's event, which
will be held at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds, will feature a
1K kid's run within the fairgrounds for children 10 years and
under. Both the half marathon and 5K will be certified and
sanctioned by the USATF. Runners in both races will compete
along scenic rolling, courses that start and end at the
Fairgrounds.
The fourth annual Potomac River Running Twilight Festival 4-
Miler will be held in Ashburn, VA. The fast course and evening
start make this a unique event you won't want to miss. Enjoy
the rare opportunity to race the 4-Mile distance and celebrate
post-race. With live music, post-race food and beverages, and
activities for the kids, the event is guaranteed to be fun for
the whole family, whether you run or take in the Festival.
Great awards, ChronoTrack race timing system, five-year
age groups, and a technical t-shirt guaranteed to every pre-
registered participant.
Come out to Leesburg and run with the cows! This popular
summertime race is a fixture on the Washington, DC area race
calendar. The race features ChronoTrack race timing system and
10K and 20K races on scenic, rolling courses on the W&OD Trail.
A free kids fun run, with medals to all finishers, tops off the
event. This race is well positioned to be a good training race
for runners working on a fall marathon training program.
In its fourth year, the Stone Ridge 5K Race for Education
promises to become a fall classic. The event benefits Dulles
South public schools. There is something for everyone in the
family, with abundant prizes, five-year age groups, ChronoTrack race timing system, a flat,
fast course, and a kids fun run. Cash awards of $250, $150, and
$100 will be given to the top three overall male and female
finishers in the 5K!
Run off the road and onto the cross country course! Leesburg
Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Loudoun Interfaith
Relief, will host the sixth annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross
Country Run. Entry fees plus canned food donations support the
Interfaith Relief's food bank. Registered 5K runners will
receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and registered 1 mile runners
will receive a race medal. The 5K will be timed with the ChronoTrack race timing system.
Refreshments for all following the race. Thanksgiving themed
food prizes will be awarded and all participants will be
entered in the random prize drawing for additional prizes and
giveaways.
Race sponsorship is a great way to bring exposure to your
company and position it among Loudoun County's fitness-oriented
population. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the series,
please contact Ray Pugsley, Potomac River Running, (703)
582-5132. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring one of
these great races, please contact: Van Metre 5 Mile Run: Candy
McCracken, Van Metre Homes, (703) 425-2600; Run for the Shelter Half Marathon and 5K: Bruce Lung,
Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter, (703) 391-1490; =PR= Twilight Festival 4-Miler: Ray
Pugsley, Potomac River Running, (703) 582-5132; Harris Teeter YMCA Leesburg 10K & 20K: Amy
Grabowski, YMCA Loudoun County, (703) 777-9622; Stone Ridge 5K: Jeff Staples, Stone Ridge Elementary School PTA,
(703) 728-2186. Freeze Your Gizzard 5K: Rachel Goodwin, Ida Lee Recreation Center,
(703) 737-7156.
See the report of the 2008 Loudoun Race Series. See race reports and photo galleries from the five of the 2008 series of races: Van Metre 5-Mile Run for Children's Hospital Potomac River Running Twilight Festival 4-Miler Harris Teeter presents YMCA Loudoun County Leesburg 10K & 20K Stone Ridge 5K Race for Education
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