Capital Running Company, in conjunction with Washington, DC Masonic Lodges, race sponsors, announced that the prize purse for the 2007 Washington, DC Masonic Veterans Day 10K will total $3,100.

The prize money for the first male and female finishers will be increased to $500 each. The prize structure retains Capital Running Company's signature ten-deep overall awards. Cash will also be awarded to the first male and female finishers in the masters (40 and over) division. Gift certificates from Fleet Feet Adams Morgan and other stores and restaurants and merchandise prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in five-year age groups to 80 and above.

The 8th annual race, to be held Sunday, November 11 in West Potomac Park in Washington, DC, typically attracts the best and fastest runners in the region. "We're excited to have the opportunity to attract top runners to the race," said Rick Freedman of Capital Running Company. "We are pleased to be able to reward their efforts. The DC area has a lot of running talent."

Prize money will be awarded as follows:

Open	
  1st	 $   500 
  2nd	 $   200 
  3rd	 $   160 
  4th	 $   130 
  5th	 $   110 
  6th	 $   100 
  7th	 $    90 
  8th	 $    80 
  9th	 $    70 
 10th	 $    60 
	
Masters	
  1st	 $    50

The race benefits Helping Our Heroes Foundation, Inc. for the third year. The Foundation provides a way for donated funds and services to directly reach injured military personnel and a way for concerned Americans to actively support the armed forces. The role of the foundation is to provide patient advocates, identify and fund educational opportunities for the soldier, coordinate specialty counseling (financial assistance, career, housing, etc.), and assist with emergency funding needs.

The race features ChampionChip timing, a flat, fast 10K course along the Potomac River, lively team competition, a 2.25 mile walk around the Tidal Basin, post-race refreshments and entertainment, random prizes, and long-sleeve t-shirts to all participants.

Runners may register online now through Active.com or via paper entry form mailed or faxed to Capital Running Company. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Old Post Office Pavilion, 12th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Register now, as there is no race-day registration.

The 2006 Veterans Day 10K drew runners from 31 states and the District of Columbia, and Great Britain.

Additional details about the race can be found on the race Web site.

Information on Helping Our Heroes Foundation, Inc., is available on its Web site.