Call for Volunteers: The race has a place for dedicated volunteers who wish to support the event and the American Heart Association. To sign up to volunteer, call 703-248-1706 or visit the race web site . All volunteers will receive a Lawyers Have Heart T- shirt.

Local runners and lawyers are gearing up for 18th Lawyers Have Heart 10K, Saturday, June 14, 2008. There is the potential for great performances as some of the top athletes come out to show their support for the American Heart Association.

The USATF certified course starts at the Washington Harbour at Georgetown and follows the Whitehurst Freeway out and back along Canal Road to finish back at the Washington Harbour at Georgetown. The course is scenic and a portion is parallel to the C&O Canal.

Each runner should visit the race web site to find the information on the hydration tips for race day. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the race committee reserves the right to cancel the race or run it as an untimed "Fun Run" without advance notice. If this should be necessary: Runners will receive shirts and packets. Post-race activities will be held. Random prizes will be announced. Winners' prizes will be converted to random prizes. No entry fee refunds will be made. There will be water at the start of the race as well as two out and back water stations along the course. Historically race day is warm and to properly prepare, runners should manage their fluid intake at lease two days prior in an effort to be hydrated for race day conditions. Water should be consumed prior, during, and after the race. Being properly hydrated will ensure a safe race.

For packet pick-up and late registration:
Where:

The Old Post Office Pavilion
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

(Metro accessible via Federal Triangle & Metro Center)

Fees:

Registration is $30.00 through June 11, 2008 and $40.00 starting June 12, 2008 through race day.

Times: Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday, June 13, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Race Day:

What:

The Lawyers Have Heart 10K Run and Fun Walk

The DC Metro Area's largest 10K with 5,000 runners and walkers! The race runs along the Potomac, through Georgetown, and past historic sites. Race day events include the 10K run which kicks off in two waves at 8:00 a.m. The Fun Walk will follow immediately. There will be a Finish Line Festival at the Washington Harbour following the race. Runners and spectators can enjoy refreshments, music, giveaways and prizes provided by friends and sponsors of Lawyers Have Heart. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Legal Placements are this year's presenting sponsors.

Where:

Washington Harbour at Georgetown, 3000 K Street, NW, Washington, DC

When: Saturday June 14 - race day packet pick - up from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Run begins at 8:00 AM.

Who:

Runners and walkers, survivors, Mayor Fenty, many lawyers

Why:

An annual DC tradition, the race brings together top law firms and their vendors, elite athletes, runners and walkers -- of all levels of experience -- to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. During the last decade, Lawyers Have Heart has raised more than $4.3 million to benefit the American Heart Association to further its mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

A few of the top runners:
Females

Johanna Allen-25, Woodbridge, VA, first local female 2008 Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
Yihunilish Bekele, Ethiopia
Betty Blank-55, Falls Church, VA
Anita Freres-43 - 1996 Lawyers Have Heart 10K Female Winner 37:32
Hirut Mengistu, Ethiopia
#8 Martha Merz, 45, Annandale, VA
#19 Patti Stewart-Garbercht, 46, Bethesda, MD
#9 Erin Swain, 26, Clifton, VA
#20 Lindsay (Goulet) Wilkins, 30, Arlington, VA (Pacers Brooks)

Males

Abiyot Abebe, Ethiopia
#7 Scott Anderson, 34, Washington, DC (Pacers Brooks)
#3 Stephen Crane, 26, Silver Spring, MD (Pacers Brooks)
13th & 1st American (49:41) 36th CU Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run (4/08)
#11 Mayor Adrian Fenty, 37, Washington, DC
#5 Ryan Mammen, 31, Woodbridge, VA
#10 Mark Stickley, 45, Winchester, VA
#6 John Tuttle, 49, Villa Rica, GA (Atlanta Track Club), 2005 Lawyers Have Heart 10K Master Winner 33:36

For more information on the event visit: www.runlhh.org.