sanofi aventis is the Presenting Sponsor for the National Series

Date and Time:
Saturday, October 21, 2006
8:00 AM
Location:
West Potomac Park, 1100 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC, near the
Tidal Basin and FDR Memorial

About the Event:
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in American men, after skin cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there will be about 234,460 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States in 2006. About 27,350 men will die of the disease in one year. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, second only to lung cancer. While 1 in 6 men will get prostate cancer during his lifetime, only 1 in 34 men will die of this disease. The death rate for prostate cancer is going down. And the disease is being detected earlier, according to ACS.

Early prostate cancer usually does not have any symptoms, so testing is very important to detect the disease. Come out and help support prostate cancer education and research by running or walking in this race.

ChampionChip Timing
The ChampionChip Timing System will be used to score the 5K race. The system uses a computer "Chip" which must be tied to runners' shoelaces, and records the exact time a runner crosses the starting line as well as the finish line, resulting in a net time for each runner. Overall awards will be based on "clock time," and age group and team awards will be based on net time. You must wear your ChampionChip on your shoe and cross the mats at the start and finish to be scored.If you are unfamilar with running in a ChampionChip timed race, please read the article Running in a ChampionChip Race

Registration
For secure registration and instant confirmation of your entry, Register Online.

You may register for this race by fax or mail by filling out and returning a Printable Entry Form.

Fees for this race are as follows:
Adults - $15 by Labor Day (Sept. 4), $20 after Sept. 4
Youth 18 and younger - $10 by Sept. 4, $15 after Sept. 4
Prostate Cancer Survivors and caregiver/spouse- $10 by Sept. 4, $15 after Sept. 4

Discounts
$2 discount for ChampionChip owners
$1 discount for members of the military, police, and firefighters

Late Registration and Packet Pick-Up:
On Friday, October 20, there will be registration and packet pickup
from 4:00 - 7:30 pm:
Potomac River Running Store (Reston)
11911 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190 Phone: 703-689-0999
The store is located in Reston Town Center across from McCormick & Schmick

On-site race day packet pick-up in West Potomac Park will open at 7:00 am. There is no race day registration.

Course:
A flat, fast course near the FDR Memorial and the Potomac River.

Awards:
Medals will be presented to the first overall male and female finisher in the 5K race, as well as the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. Awards will also be given to the first three male and female finishers who walk the entire course.

Volunteers:
If you're interested in volunteering to help out with this race, please contact Heather Angus at 202-444-7237.
Or contact Susan von Schaack-Brown at bleugenes@earthlink.net or call her at 703 815-5891 to volunteer or request additional information.

Results:
Results will be posted on this Web site on Saturday morning from the race site.

Shuttles from Freedom Plaza
Shuttle service will be provided from Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Ave NW between 13th and 14th Streets NW beginning at 6:45 am compliments of Steadfast Construction and United Banking.

Parking & Metro
There is no parking on Ohio Drive in West Potomac Park. There is no parking along Independence Avenue at any time. Look for side street parking north of Constitution Avenue NW between 18th - 23rd Streets NW.
Metro opens at 7am on Sunday. Please consider having a friend drop you off on Independence Avenue SW near the Lincoln Memorial before the run, then ride Metro home. The closest stop to the event site is Foggy Bottom/GWU on the orange and blue lines. The stop is located at 23rd & H Streets NW.

Parking is available at National Park Service Lots A, B, and C. Head south on 15th St; at Independence Ave SW it becomes Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW. Continue south (the Bureau of Engraving & Printing will be on the left) and make a slight left onto Maine Ave SW, then a slight right onto E Basin Dr SW, followed by a slight left onto Ohio Dr SW. Continue along Ohio Dr SW less than a half mile, then turn right onto Buckeye Dr SW, and another right at the Stop sign (this road is also called Ohio Dr SW) to parking lots on the right hand side. Consult a map of the area or use MapQuest.com to visualize the street layout.

Training for a 5K Race:
Read some handy tips on training for a 5K, whether it's your first race, or you're a seasoned veteran looking to improve your speed!

Local Sponsors
106.7 WJFK Free FM

Northern Virginia Magazine

Intuitive Surgical

Local Prize Donors
Gift certificates or bonds

Safeway

Please contact Susan von Schaack-Brown if your company is interested in becoming a sponsor.

Learn more about prostate cancer and the national PACE Race 5K series by visiting PACERace.org.