The count down is on--the Race For Education 5K Run/Walk is almost here. The goal of the race is to raise funds for the Library Inside the Classroom Initiative in Prince George's County Public Schools. This program will benefit all public schools and will cost approximately $1,350,000.

Registered participants can pick up race packets at the site of the race:

Watkins Regional Park (Race Location)
301 Watkins Park Drive * Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Saturday, April 24 * 7:30-8:45 a.m.
Race Kick-Off at 9 a.m.

The course is a moderately flat route that winds through scenic Watkins Regional Park. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K run, and medal awards will be given 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, 70-74, 75 and above. Medals for all 1K participants and a variety of random prizes will be given to the winners.

Step groups and cheerleaders from the schools will perform. All runners and walkers will be prepared for the race with warm-up exercises.

Parking will be available for race participants at Watkins Park with additional parking at Perrywood Elementary School, located at 501 Watkins Park Drive. A shuttle bus leaving to and from Perrywood Elementary School will be provided.

For more information, contact Jackie Gray, Executive Assistant, at 301-952-6116.

DIRECTIONS: From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 15A (Central Avenue) east. Continue for approximately three miles. Turn right onto Watkins Park Drive (Route 193) and follow the park signs to the Group Picnic Area.

From Route 301, turn onto Central Avenue (Route 214) west. Continue for approximately three miles (past Six Flags America). Turn left onto Watkins Park Drive and continue to the park entrance on the right.