Date and Time
Sunday, November 5, 2006 8:00 am

The 5K walk/run begins promptly at 8:00 am. The event will be held rain or shine.

Location
West Potomac Park, Washington, DC

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.

All participants will be required to wear the chip during the event. Runners without a timing chip will not be timed or shown in the results. All participants must return their chip at the conclusion of the race or be charged $35.00. You must wear your ChampionChip on your shoe and cross the mats at the start and finish to be scored. If you are unfamiliar with running in a ChampionChip race, please read the article Running in a ChampionChip Race

About the Event
This race benefits the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for multiple myeloma. Proceeds from the Race for Research will go toward research in finding a cure for multiple myeloma.

What Is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is an incurable cancer of plasma cells, important cells of the immune system that produce and release antibodies to fight infections. Malignant plasma cells produce an abnormal immunoglobulin, making myeloma patients susceptible to infection.

How Common is Multiple Myeloma?
It is the second most common blood cancer, represents one percent of all cancers and two percent of all cancer deaths. This year, 14,400 Americans will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma and 11,200 will die of the disease.

What is the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation?
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is a non-profit organization driven by a single purpose: to accelerate the search for a cure for multiple myeloma. Learn more about the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation by visiting their Web site at www.multiplemyeloma.org.

Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female winners as well as the top three male and female winners in the following age groups: 14 & 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 & over.

Incentives are currently being determined! Please check back. Lat year you could raise $250 and receive a MMRF hat; raise $500 and receive a MMRF sweatshirt; raise $1000 and receive a MMRF fleece jacket. The MMRF Hero's Plaque will be awarded to the top individual fundraiser.

ChampionChip owners may deduct $2 from their registration fee.

The post-race awards ceremony begins at 9:00 am.

The Course
Flat, fast, USATF-certified course in Washington's scenic West and East Potomac Parks. See the course map.

How to Register
Online registration.

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

Entry fees for the race are:
$25 pre-registration
$30 on race day

See a list of Registered Runners.

Packet Pick Up:
Pre-Registered participants may pick up their bib number, rental ChampionChip, t-shirt, and goody bag on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Race Day Registration is prohibited by the National Park Service.

Race Day Registration:
Registration will open at 6:30 am Sunday morning (November 5) and the entry fee for late registration is $30.

Directions
There is no parking on Ohio Drive in West Potomac Park. There is no parking along Independence Avenue at any time. We encourage all participants to take the shuttle bus from Freedom Plaza (Pennsylvania and 14th Street NW). The shuttle begins about 6:15 a.m. and takes about 10 minutes to get to West Potomac Park. The last shuttle from the race will leave at the conclusion of the post-event program returning to Freedom Plaza.

Driving Directions:
If you prefer to drive to the closest parking to West Potomac Park:
Approaching from Maryland or Northwest: Take Connecticut Avenue, which turns into 17th Street and park on Constitution Avenue. Take Wisconsin Avenue and turn left on M Street. When you get to Washington Circle turn right onto 23rd Street and park on Constitution Avenue. Park between 23rd Street NW and 17th Street SW. From here, West Potomac Park is a short walk. If you take Canal Road, stay on M Street. When you get to Washington Circle turn right onto 23rd Street and park on Constitution Avenue. Take Wisconsin Avenue and continue straight on Massachusetts Avenue to 23rd Street. Go right on 23rd and continue to Constitution Avenue and park.

Approaching from Virginia: Exit I-395 North onto 14th Street and pass the Washington Monument to parking on Constitution Avenue. From Memorial Bridge stay to the left past the Lincoln Memorial taking a left onto 23rd Street to parking along Constitution Avenue. From Key Bridge take M Street. When you get to Washington Circle turn right onto 23rd Street and park on Constitution Avenue.

From Massachusetts Ave: Go right onto 23rd and continue to Constitution Ave and park.

Public Transportation: Foggy Bottom metro stop is the closest stop

Handicap Parking: Available on West Basin Drive

Race Amenities
Your registration fee includes a race t-shirt, goodie bag, refreshments at the finish line and rental of a ChampionChip.

Volunteers Needed
Be a part of the excitement by volunteering! Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt. For more information, please contact Shelley Christie at (203) 652-0209 or by e-mail at terrys@themmrf.org.

Race History
Look at the 2005 Report
with Photos
Look at the 2004 Report
See the 2003 story with photos and award winners.

Check out the 2005 results for Men and Women
Here are the 2004 Results
Check out the 2003 results for Men and Women

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!

To learn how you can help fight Multiple Myeloma, please visit the MMRF Web site at www.multiplemyeloma.org.