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26th George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Miler Reaches Race Limit
By George Banker
Alexandria, VA
February 21, 2010
For the Washington Running Report
In record time the 26th George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Miler has sold out. Registrations are being accepted for the 12th George Washington Parkway Classic 5K. The race date is Sunday, April 25, 2010 with both events starting at 8:00 a.m. The George Washington Parkway Classic is presented by BAE Systems, Pacers Running Stores, New Balance, and Potomac Runners. The USATF certified course travels along the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway with the 10-miler starting at Mount Vernon Estates and the 5K starting at Belle Haven Park. The two events will end along Union Street at Oronoco Bay Park in historic Old Town, Alexandria. The event beneficiary is the Alexandria Boys and Girls Club.
The race is rich in history and the period 1985-2001 the event was a 15K and since 2002 the event has been one of the area's top 10-milers. The course affords each runner to challenge their fitness level over the point-to-point course with a couple of gently rolling hill with the last three-quarters of a mile flat straight away along Union Street. The majority of the tree lined course follows along the banks of the Potomac River. This is the event for every racing calendar.
Registration for the 5K is available at www.gwparkwayclassic.com. Entry fee for the 5K is $40.00.
The fee for transfers is $20 and is accepted through March 1, 2010. To transfer e-mail Pat at pat@runpacers.com. There are no changes available for the 5K to the 10-miler.
IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2010 - NO RACE DAY PICK-UP
All runners are advised to pick up their packets on one of the following days. There will no Bibs at either the start for the 10-miler or the 5K. A copy of a photo ID is acceptable to pick up a packet for another runner.
Saturday, April 17: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Pacers of Fairfax (10427 North Street)
Sunday, April 18: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Pacers of Silver Spring (8535 Fenton Street)
Monday, April 19: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pacers Pentagon Row (1101 S. Joyce St. #B12)
Tuesday, April 20: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pacers of Arlington (3100 Clarendon Blvd.)
Wednesday, April 21: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pacers of Alexandria (1301 King Street)
Thursday, April 22: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pacers of Alexandria (1301 King Street)
Friday, April 23: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Pacers of Alexandria (1301 King Street)
Saturday, April 24: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Pacers of Alexandria (1301 King Street)
Awards and Prize Descriptions
Pacers Runners Stores is committed to the development of American distance running and has instituted American prize money to the top five male and female in the 10-mile event:
$800-$500-$300-$200-$100
Overall Prize Money top three male and female (10-mile only)
$500-$250-$125
Time Bonus (American only in 10-miler)
Male Sub 49:30 $200 Female Sub 58:00 $200
Course Record Bonus Male Female $500
2007 Demesse Tefera 47:30 Ethiopia
2007 Tatiana Chulakh 55:39 Russia
Master
2006 Albert Okemwa 50:39 Kenya
2005 Martha Merz 1:01:29 Alexandria, VA
Masters Prize Money Male and Female
$100-$75-$50
Duplicate prizes OK (except for age group and masters)
10-Mile Age Group Awards
Medals to top three male/female
10 year age groups through 40; 5 year age groups through 80+ (No duplicate awards)
5K Awards
Merchandise to the top three males and females
10 year age groups through 40; 5 year age groups through 80+ (No duplicate awards)
Course Records
2000 Philippe Rolly 14:48 France
2002 Heather Hanscom 17:23 Alexandria
Master
2000 John Tuttle 14:49 Douglasville, GA
2002 Maria Spinnler 18:19 Hagerstown, MD
Elite Athlete Coordinator Marc Davis - marc@runpacers.com
BAE Systems sponsors the General Douglas MacArthur Cup (10-mile only). Team scores are based on the times of the top five active duty runners (minimum one female to score) of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. The winning service will receive $1000 donation to that service's relief organization.
Bus Transportation Only To Start Line:
Beginning at 6:00 a.m. free bus transportation will be provided from the 700 block of North Fairfax Street to both the 5K and10-miler. The last bus will leave at 7:15 a.m.
Do not attempt to drive to either start since the Parkway will be closed. There will no transportation back to either of the start lines.
Parking near the finish line is provided at 44 Canal Plaza (enter at 900 block of North Fairfax Street). Thanks to Canal Plaza Center and Tishman Speyer for allowing the use of parking garages. The lot is two blocks from the loading zone.
Race day photography will be provided by Marathon-Photos.com and be sure to wear your race bib on the front of your shirts. Photographs will be posted online within 48 hours after the race.
Twenty-six runners will be selected at random to receive a 26th anniversary golden goodie bag full of great New Balance and Pacers product, event VIP passes, and other fabulous items.
The volunteers continue to be an integral part of the George Washington Parkway Classic. To volunteer please contact Kristen Hundley-Reeves at Kristen@rnpacers.com.
Full race details are located at www.gwparkwayclassic.com